Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program
About This Program
Creighton's Child Psychiatry Fellowship is a Jesuit-based training program that focuses on treating both Fellows and the patients they treat in a holistic manner. We are excited to have transitioned into our brand-new Behavioral Health & Wellness Center; A state-of-the-art facility established to care for the mental health needs of children. -The Psychiatry Department of Creighton University takes pride in their strong Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) division. The primary goal of the progr
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Anthony Pesavento, MD
CHI Health Creighton Univ-Bergan Mercy
Primary Program Contact
Lia Washington, MD
CHI Health Creighton Univ-Bergan Mercy
Locations
CHI Health Creighton Univ-Bergan Mercy
Dept of Psychiatry Ste 601
7710 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE 68124-2344
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
6901 N 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68122
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400
601 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68131-2197
3528 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68131
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.