Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program
About This Program
Creighton Universitys 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 PGY-2 or PGY-3 year is available for those seeking deeper academic involvement.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Neil Patel, MD
Creighton University
Primary Program Contact
Emma Sheehan, BS
Creighton University
Locations
Creighton University
Ste 501
7710 Mercy Rd
Omaha, NE 68124-2368
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
601 N 30th St
Omaha, NE 68131-2197
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108-9898
555 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
4101 Woolworth Ave
Omaha, NE 68105-3012
987400 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-7400
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 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.