University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, Nebraska Metropolitan Area Metro)
84
Positions
#85
Specialty Rank
$67,047
PGY1 Salary
8.1%
IMG %
#85
Internal Medicine Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403021224
- NRMP Code:
- 1376140C0; 1376140C1; 1376140P0; 1376140M0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 235
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 320
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At UNMC, Internal Medicine residents benefit from a diverse training experience. They care for patients in urban and rural settings, design personalized electives, and manage their own patient panels within a resident-led, patient-centered medical home. Residents rotate through all IM subspecialties, working alongside nationally recognized faculty who provide mentorship for fellowship opportunities. Residents can enhance their teaching and leadership skills by participating in our HEAL program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,047
PGY-1
$69,529
PGY-2
$72,362
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
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
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1403021224
- NRMP Code:
- 1376140C0; 1376140C1; 1376140P0; 1376140M0
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 235
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tammy Wichman
- Email:
- tammy.wichman@unmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1376140C0, 1376140P0, 1376140C1, 1376140M0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nebraska Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nebraska Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Hooten
- Contact Email:
- shooten@unmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 32
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:32PGY-2:26PGY-3:26
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 8.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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