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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Plastic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$58,500
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3603013136
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
32

Contact Information

Shannon Lindsay Wong
Program Director

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
00
Female Faculty:
18.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The residency program is a very strong clinically based program with an excellent operative experience providing extensive exposure to all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery.

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
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$58,500
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
00

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

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
24.2%0

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
$58,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,000
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3603013136
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
32
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shannon Lindsay Wong
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Interview Period:
3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
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:
250
Min Step 2 Score:
250

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 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Nebraska Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Nebraska Medical Center
Contact Person:
Toni Schlotman
Contact Email:
toni.harris@unmc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
33.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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