PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program

Pediatrics 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
3203021383
Program director
Lisa Sieczkowski
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
455
Latest cycle
Interview rate
47.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 455 applications and invited about 47.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research and rural tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
47.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men30%
  • White87%
  • Asian13%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Sieczkowski
Program coordinator
Cindy Colpitts
Coordinator phone
(402) 559-5380
Sponsoring institution
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

982185 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198 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?

Yes. University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% 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 Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program offer?

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program offers 15 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program?

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program received 455 applications and interviewed about 47.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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. This page has University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program located?

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program is located at 982185 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198. 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 Lisa Sieczkowski. The program coordinator, Cindy Colpitts, is the usual contact for application questions.

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