ID: 4403031175
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program
Omaha, NE
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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Creighton University's surgery program, rooted in Jesuit values and "cura personalis", trains residents as skilled, compassionate surgeons. Multi-site rotations offer diverse case exposure, with chief residents completing 1,200-1,400 cases. Residents are encouraged to be involved in research including publications and presentations. A Research Fellowship following the PGY3 year is available for those seeking deeper academic involvement.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary Teaching Site
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Neil Patel MD
Creighton University - CUMC Bergan Mercy
Education Bldg Ste 501
7710 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE 68124-2344
Tel: (402) 280-4669
Fax:
E-mail: NeilPatel@creighton.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Jessica Boucher BS
Creighton University - CUMC Bergan Mercy
Education Bldg Ste 501
7710 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE 68124-2344
Tel: (402) 280-4669
Fax: (402) 280-5979
E-mail: jessicaboucher@creighton.edu
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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Creighton University - CUMC Bergan Mercy
Education Bldg Ste 501
7710 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE 68124-2344

Sponsor

Creighton University School of Medicine
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178

Participant(s)

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
601 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68131-2197

Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898

CHI Health St Elizabeth
555 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
4101 Woolworth Ave
Omaha, NE 68105-3012

Nebraska Medical Center
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400