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Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#161
Specialty Rank
$67,154
PGY1 Salary
4.0%
IMG %
#161
Surgery Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403031175
NRMP Code:
1372440C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
00
Female Faculty:
38.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

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.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$67,154
PGY-1
$69,603
PGY-2
$72,374
PGY-3
$74,979
PGY-4
$77,564
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
21.1%(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
$67,154
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$89,539
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4403031175
NRMP Code:
1372440C0
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Neil Patel
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 10/30/2025
Interview Period:
11/17/2025 - 1/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1372440P0, 1372440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Jessica Wong
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
70

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
4.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
10th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
4.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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