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Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program

Surgery 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
4403031175
Program director
Neil Patel
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
756
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha). It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 756 applications and invited about 19% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
19%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White62%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%

Contact and location

Program director
Neil Patel
Program coordinator
Emma Sheehan
Coordinator phone
(402) 280-4238
Program phone
(402) 717-4909
Sponsoring institution
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)

General Surgery Residency Program Creighton University Education Building 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501 Omaha, NE 68124-2367 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 4% of residents at Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program received 756 applications and interviewed about 19% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) Program is located at General Surgery Residency Program Creighton University Education Building 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501 Omaha, NE 68124-2367. 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 Neil Patel. The program coordinator, Emma Sheehan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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