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University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#113
Specialty Rank
$65,094
PGY1 Salary
5.3%
IMG %
#113
Psychiatry Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003000117
NRMP Code:
1376400C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
59

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
57.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
16%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We highly value professional development, mentoring, and supporting conference travel for residents to enhance their clinical and didactic learning. In addition to our academic medical center, clinical sites span rural, forensic, and community health centers.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,094
PGY-1
$67,504
PGY-2
$70,255
PGY-3
$72,760
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
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

Nominal Salary
$65,094
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$86,792
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4003000117
NRMP Code:
1376400C0YOG
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
59
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Edward Gih
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
9/30/2026 - 12/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
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:
1376400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Nebraska Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Nebraska Medical Center
Contact Person:
Ellie Corbaley

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
12
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
5.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.8%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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