Programs/Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
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Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$65,095
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#82
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803021061
- NRMP Code:
- 1376280C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer anatomy lab and course experience in our brand new simulation center and monthly temporal bone drilling in our lab to advance the surgical skills of our residents and allow a greater operative experience over the 5-year residency. We also offer rural rotation to further enhance the resident training experience.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,095
PGY-1
$67,504
PGY-2
$70,255
PGY-3
$72,760
PGY-4
$75,307
PGY-5
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
- 21.8%(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:
- 2803021061
- NRMP Code:
- 1376280C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christie Barnes
- Email:
- christie.barnes@unmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/28/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1376280C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nebraska Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nebraska Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Amy J Freking
- Contact Email:
- amy.freking@unmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- 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
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