If you aspire to serve the greater good as a doctor (MD), then Creighton is the place for you. Creighton is one of the most trusted and respected names in the region, and Creighton physicians have been healing and teaching since 1892.
We are proud to educate students in both the art and the science of medicine at our two campuses: the Omaha campus or the health sciences campus in Phoenix.
No matter which campus you choose to complete your degree, your experience will involve learning from the best and brightest professors and teaching clinicians, with a focus on humanist, Jesuit values. Here, you’ll learn to do well while doing good.
Opened in 2023 on the Omaha campus, the CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education brings together future physicians, nurses, OTs, PTs, physician assistants and EMS technicians under one roof. The 145,000-square-foot facility is outfitted with simulation labs, exam rooms, skills lab, study and socialization lounges, a dedicated medical student locker room and an outdoor terrace.
Opened in 2021, the 195,000-square-foot Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health Sciences Building is centrally located in the Phoenix Medical Quarter. The facility features cutting-edge technology, equipment and spaces. Here, students explore collaborative care and become compassionate leaders in healthcare.
Through the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance, Phoenix students have access to a wide range of facilities, affiliated with Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Valleywise Health and District Medical Group.
We train our graduates to be leaders and expect them to become agents of social change. Come forge your abilities in a campus environment that’s welcoming, personal, collaborative, respectful and service-oriented. Here, students learn:
View the complete curriculum in the School of Medicine catalog.
Creighton’s School of Medicine graduates do well in securing residencies in medical specialties ranging from anesthesiology to urology, including the very competitive fields of:
On Match Day 2024, 95% of graduating students matched into their number one specialty choice, accounting for 19 specialty areas.
"The community here is special. Every professor I had was invested in my learning and my development. This extends beyond the faculty, as I can genuinely say I love my medical school class, and they reflect the culture at Creighton very well with their drive, compassion, dedication, friendliness, and care for other people."
–Christy Heimbrecht
of 2024 graduates matched to their No. 1 specialty of choice
health sciences campuses (Omaha, Phoenix)
states represented in student body
Creighton University School of Medicine has no defined prerequisite course requirements. However, as preparatory to the MCAT and a rigorous medical school curriculum, we recommend the following recent (past 3 years) coursework in an accredited 4-year college/university in the United States or Canada:
Minimum total coursework credits in biology, chemistry, physics, and math should be 40-45 hours.
Ready to apply for admission to Creighton University School of Medicine? Students who choose Creighton School of Medicine don’t look back. They become exceptional doctors dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and improving the future of medicine. Our graduates are nationally recognized in all 50 states where they practice, and they’re paving the way to new discoveries and advancements through cutting-edge research.
Creighton University School of Medicine has one application for our two campuses in Omaha and Phoenix. Explore the information below and learn more about the application process at Creighton.
Are you an admitted student? Explore more important dates on our Admitted Students page.
For up-to-date deadlines, visit our admissions page.
Creighton University School of Medicine offers scholarships and financial aid to offset your cost of attendance and help you fund your medical education. Depending on your academic accomplishments and financial need, you might qualify for a scholarship or a federal loan.
A dual degree can provide more career opportunities and increase your effectiveness in a changing health care environment.
Creighton students have the option to earn their Doctor of Medicine (MD) and an advanced degree through one of six joint-degree programs:
The Doctor of Medicine program at Creighton University’s School of Medicine meets the appropriate and relevant degree requirements for licensure for all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
CL and Rachel Werner Center for Health Sciences Education
2616 Burt Street, Omaha, NE 68178
medadmissions@creighton.edu
402.280.2799 or 800.325.4405
Fax: 402.280.1241