Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#161
Specialty Rank
$67,154
PGY1 Salary
4.0%
IMG %
#161
Surgery Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403031175
- NRMP Code:
- 1372440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Creighton University's surgery program, rooted in Jesuit values and "cura personalis", trains residents as skilled, compassionate surgeons. Multi-site rotations offer diverse case exposure, with chief residents completing 1,200-1,400 cases. Residents are encouraged to be involved in research including publications and presentations. A Research Fellowship following the PGY3 year is available for those seeking deeper academic involvement.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,154
PGY-1
$69,603
PGY-2
$72,374
PGY-3
$74,979
PGY-4
$77,564
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 21.1%(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:
- 4403031175
- NRMP Code:
- 1372440C0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Neil Patel
- Email:
- NeilPatel@creighton.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 10/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/17/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1372440P0, 1372440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jessica Wong
- Contact Email:
- jessicawong1@creighton.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 70
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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