University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Omaha, NE(Omaha, NE Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#113
Specialty Rank
$67,047
PGY1 Salary
5.7%
IMG %
#113
Surgery Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403021176
- NRMP Code:
- 1376440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 98
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers balanced clinical exposure across diverse practice settings including an academic center, private practice, pediatric surgery at a free-standing Children's Hospital, and rural practice. We have an extensive skills training programs at one of the largest simulation centers in the country. We care about our trainees' success, & foster a positive learning environment. - After graduation our residents enter competitive fellowships as well as direct into practice. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,047
PGY-1
$69,529
PGY-2
$72,362
PGY-3
$74,942
PGY-4
$77,566
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 21.2%(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:
- 4403021176
- NRMP Code:
- 1376440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 98
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tiffany Nicole Tanner
- Email:
- tmlaux@unmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/28/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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:
- 230
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:
- 1376440C0
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:
- Toni Laux
- Contact Email:
- tmlaux@unmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 5.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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