Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Creighton University School of Medicine's General Surgery Residency Program in Omaha, NE, offers a comprehensive five-year training experience designed to equip residents with both clinical skills and investigative foundations in surgery. The program emphasizes a progressive training model allowing exposure to diverse patient populations and broad surgical techniques. Graduates from this program are prepared for both practice and further specialization through fellowships.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is accepting ECFMG pathways for Step 2 CS, which indicates it is IMG-friendly. There is no explicit mention of IMG acceptance rate or statistics, however, there are no restrictions stated for IMG applicants.
Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
4
Program Website
Address
Creighton University Education Building, 7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501, Omaha, NE 68124-2368
Program Director
Jessica Wong
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster details are not fully accessible in the provided information. The program’s alignment with ECFMG and inclusivity for IMGs is highlighted, but the overall number of current PGY-1 residents remains unspecified for verification.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum provides all residents with basic knowledge of robotically assisted laparoscopy, its instrumentation, system components, and troubleshooting techniques through a computer-based testing. It also provides residents with a dry lab to familiarize themselves with the components and instrumentation of the robotic operating system and its uses.
Application
The application process can be found under the 'Applicant Process' section. It includes details central to the residency application, deadlines, requirements, and links to the application process.
# of Locations
Multiple locations including Omaha, NE and Phoenix, AZ.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for both immediate practice and fellowship opportunities, suggesting a focus on career development post residency. Specific fellowship options are not detailed in the extracted content.
Resident Life
Overview
The progressive growth of our training program enables exposure to a broad patient population base from many socio-economic backgrounds, as well as a wide diversity in training sites.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
Alumni
Alumni of the program commonly pursue fellowships in various specialties, academic positions, or enter private practice. Specific outcomes are often highlighted in the 'Alumni' section.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Tuition Remission for all House Staff, house staff resources.
PGY-1 Salary
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