University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our faculty are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience with the fellows and fellows considered invaluable members of the healthcare team. Our goal is to train excellent academic pediatric pulmonologists who are able to provide exceptional patient care, educate the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists and further their research career. - Additional benefits of training with us: - Accessibility of experienced attending- Attending physicians are easily available to answer questi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Heather Michelle Thomas, MD, BA
Children's Hosp and Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Miranda Downing
Children's Hosp and Med Ctr
Locations
Children's Hosp and Med Ctr
Pediatric Pulmonology Pgm
8200 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400
1540 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68114
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12-180 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.