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Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)
Omaha, NE
Continued AccreditationACGME #0603021035

Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) is an ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery residency program in Omaha, NE. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $80,186. 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
1
1 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.2k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1989 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2009

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
3–4
Incl. specialty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
0%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
5.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Dicon Corporation is one of the Midwest’s most experienced and diversified general contracting firms. Among others, we work with real estate developers, business and property owners, and various organizations to make complex concepts a reality. Since 1975, we have completed an array of projects throughout 16 different states. While long-known for an ability to “move with the market,” our firm specializes in the following project types: - Multi-Family - Historic Renovations - Medical & Senior Living - Retail & Restaurants - Commercial Tenant Improvements - Educational & Religious Facilities No matter the project type, Dicon team members work collaboratively to drive communication and transparency while continually striving to exceed expectations. We combine experience and technology to capture value throughout all stages of a project. By balancing efficiency and ingenuity, we maximize our client’s investment and protect the long-term integrity of the structure(s) at hand. Most importantly, our safety track record remains a testament to the level of dedication and experience maintained on a year over year basis as we continue to expand our project portfolio. At Dicon, we listen to what you want and stand behind what we build.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 6 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 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 12 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$19K
Research
$0
Payments
16

Top payer: Stryker Corporation ($7K)

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

Primary teaching site: Methodist Physicians Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery · Omaha, NE

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Methodist Physicians Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery

Primary
Omaha, NE

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy

Omaha, NE385 beds

Colon and Rectal Surgery Inc

Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Omaha, NE400 beds

Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE633 beds

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center

Omaha, NE214 beds

Nebraska Women's Hospital

Omaha, NE

Location

Purchasing power

~$5,027/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~19.6% of pay
Take-home$5,027/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,308/mo
State tax$348/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $80,186 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.2% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Douglas County, Nebraska (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.2%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$79,081
+$1k vs US median
Avg Commute
20 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

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

People

Leadership

Zachary H Torgersen, MD

Program Director, Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Surgery Creighton University School of medicine -Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor University of Nebraska Medical Center

Program Director

Mrs. Loretta Melichar

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) located?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) is located in Omaha, NE.
Is Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) has approximately 1 residents in training.
How much is rent near Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)?
Median rent near Omaha, NE is ~$1,308/month for a 1BR and ~$1,598/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) require?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) 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 Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)?
Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,186. 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 Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha)?
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 Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Creighton University School of Medicine (Omaha) 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 Colon and Rectal Surgery residency program positions as they appear.