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Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program

Neurology residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha).

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About Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program

ACGME code
1803000063
Program director
Yu-Ting Chen
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
526
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha). It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 526 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs75%

Contact and location

Program director
Yu-Ting Chen
Program coordinator
Velvet Johnson
Coordinator phone
(402) 280-4675
Program phone
(402) 280-4328
Sponsoring institution
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)

CHI Health Immanuel One Medical Bldg. 6829 North 72nd Street Suite 5300 Omaha, NE 68122 Open in Google Maps

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program offer?

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program?

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program received 526 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program?

Applicants who sent Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program located?

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program is located at CHI Health Immanuel One Medical Bldg. 6829 North 72nd Street Suite 5300 Omaha, NE 68122. Its sponsoring institution is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha).

Who is the program director of Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program?

The program director is Yu-Ting Chen. The program coordinator, Velvet Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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