Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation offers a comprehensive five-year residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Residents gain exposure to various orthopedic specialties, and the program emphasizes patient care and orthopaedic research. With a supportive educational environment, the program aims to develop skilled, compassionate orthopedic surgeons for future practice.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Nebraska Medical Center's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation welcomes applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs) but does not specify an IMG acceptance rate or other details directly. They accept ECFMG certified graduates, although specific sections on international graduate eligibility were not provided. Checking visa sponsorship policies and the diversity of the current resident roster may provide hints on IMG inclusion.
Categorical Positions
Approximately 12 categorical residents are accepted into the program each year.
Categorical Positions (detail)
5-year residency program with training in multiple orthopaedic specialties
Program Website
Address
University of Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd and Emile, Omaha, Nebraska 68198
Program Director
Matthew A. Mormino, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes approximately 12 PGY-1 residents, all of whom are MD graduates from medical schools in the U.S. or internationally. The program emphasizes training across multiple orthopaedic disciplines, leading to a well-rounded educational experience for all residents.
PGY-1 MD
The current resident roster indicates there are approximately 12 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program for the academic year.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our curriculum produces physicians whose foundation in basic, clinical, and health systems sciences prepare them to promote health and reduce patient suffering.
Application
The application process can be found on the residency application page. Specific details regarding deadlines, application requirements, and interview dates are available there.
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Fellowship
The residency program offers extensive training in various orthopedic specialties, and recent graduates have pursued fellowships in related subspecialties. Many graduates have taken on fellowships available through affiliated institutions, enhancing their career trajectories in orthopedic surgery.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation offers a five-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medicine Education. Our residents receive training in multiple orthopaedic specialties, patient care, and orthopaedic research.
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# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Detailed information about alumni outcomes, such as fellowships and career paths of graduates from the orthopaedic surgery program, can be reviewed in associated links.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Paid vacation, professional leave, health insurance, meal allowances, and other benefits.
PGY-1 Salary
Salary information for residents is available, including paid vacation and professional leaves, health insurance, and meal allowances.
Vacation
The vacation policy provides a structured approach to time off for residents, including guidelines on how much time PGY-1 residents might have and restrictions on requests.