University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our fellowship provides comprehensive exposure to adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery within a high-acuity academic medical center. Fellows care for patients with complex cardiothoracic conditions and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. The program emphasizes progressive operative responsibility, individualized faculty mentorship, and preparation for independent practice. The STS eBook curriculum is incorporated into the program's structured didactic schedule to reinforce core card
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rudy Paul Lackner, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Savannah Stenzel, MD
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Thoracic Surgery Pgm
983270 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-3270
984285 Nebraska Med Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198-4285
8301 Dodge St
Omaha, NE 68114-4199
4101 Woolworth Ave
Omaha, NE 68105-3012
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
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
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 for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.