OphthalmologyUniversity Based

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine.

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About University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2403021085
Program director
Shannon Lynch
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Data updated
October 3, 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

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

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