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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$72,760
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303021076
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
1

Contact Information

Lois Starr
Program Director

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
62.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
65%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Committed to training excellent clinical geneticists. We strongly support scholarly activity amongst trainees, including education, presentations, and publications.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,760
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
$72,760
PGY-4
$75,307
PGY-5

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
19.5%

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
$72,760
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$97,013
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1303021076
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
1
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lois Starr
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
7/24/2026 - 10/1/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1376130F1

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:
Dani Wilson Baxter
Contact Email:
dwilsonb@unmc.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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