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
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
Salary Progression
$67,047
PGY-1
$69,529
PGY-2
$72,362
PGY-3
$74,942
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
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
- Email:
- [email protected]
- 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-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-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
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