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Neurological Surgery Residency Program

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
Omaha, NE
Continued AccreditationACGME #1603021111UniversityJ1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neurological Surgery residency program in Omaha, NE. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 13 residents in training. It reports 7.1% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $67,047. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
13 residents · 14 approved
PGY-1 salary
$67.0k
IMG percentage
7.1%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1376160C0

Accredited since 1993 · 7 years · Last ACGME review 2008

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS
Main match

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Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1376160C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “University of Nebraska Med Ctr-NE”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
7%
x
US MD
93%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
21%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
76
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
3
Support team size

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Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Kidsights Data at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is an initiative to generate population-level data on the development of children from birth to five using the Kidsights Measurement Tool. Policymakers and advocacy organizations can use the results from Kidsights Data to inform impact evaluations and measure how programs and policies within cities, communities, and states are supporting young children.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
633
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 1 worse
Readmission0 better · 10 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$348K
Research
$0
Payments
92

Top payer: Genentech USA, Inc. ($100K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
27,567
ED visits
55,863
Inpatient surgeries
9,099
Outpatient surgeries
13,083
Births
1,861
Daily census
485
Full-time staff
6,886

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Nebraska Medical Center

Primary
Omaha, NE633 beds

Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Omaha, NE400 beds

Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Omaha, NE167 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

State Income Tax
5.2%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

William E Thorell, MD

Program Director & Department Chair

Program Director

Mrs. Kellie M Devney, BS, C-TAGME

Resident Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine located?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is located in Omaha, NE.
What type of program is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine has approximately 13 residents in training.
Does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 7.1% of University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine require?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine?
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $67,047. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neurological Surgery residency program positions as they appear.