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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$67,047
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#100
Ophthalmology Ranking
20th Percentile
Top 80% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2403021085
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
39

Contact Information

Shannon Lynch
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
19
Non-Physician Staff:
9
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
85%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Integrated internship. Generous book/equipment/lenses allowance. High surgical volume. Graduated autonomy. Associated VA clinic. Surgical simulator suite. Wet lab suite. Resident lounge.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$67,047
PGY-1
$69,529
PGY-2
$72,362
PGY-3
$74,942
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Omaha, NE
Metropolitan Area
Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
1,958,939

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
75(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$276K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$79K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,958,939
Median Age
25 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.36
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
273 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
50%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,047
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$89,396
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2403021085
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
39
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shannon Lynch
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 9/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/24/2025 - 12/26/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
Contact Person:
Jennifer Cornwell
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
10.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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