University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 2403021085
- Program director
- Shannon Lynch
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 9%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates91%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women27%
- Men73%
- White55%
- Asian18%
- Black or African American18%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Shannon Lynch
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer Cornwell
- Coordinator phone
- (402) 559-1859
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
985540 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-5540 Open in Google Maps
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 9% of residents at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program located?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program is located at 985540 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-5540. Its sponsoring institution is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program?
The program director is Shannon Lynch. The program coordinator, Jennifer Cornwell, is the usual contact for application questions.