IM Residency Frequently Asked Questions

Legend of abbreviations used below:
- HMS - hospital medicine service
- NF - night float
- HMS ruby - non academic team HMS service
- ICU white - non academic team ICU service
- ILAC - Institute for Latin America Concern, a service trip to Latin America
What is the starting salary of a first-year resident?
See updated yearly salaries and benefits.
What is the vacation policy? Sick leave policy? Educational leave?
Vacation: 20 days per year
Sick leave: 14 days per year
Educational leave: 5 days
What is the average hours worked per week?
Approximately 60 hours per week (however, varies on rotation and patient census)
What are the in-house fellowships?
Cardiology, Critical Care, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious disease, Interventional Cardiology, Pulmonology/Critical care
What are the required rotations within the 3 years of training?
5 supervisory months (HMS + NF), 3 months NF, 3 months ICU, 3 months cardiology (at least 2 months inpatient), 1 month: ER, endocrinology, geriatrics, GI, Heme/onc, ID, neurology, pulmonary, rheumatology, renal
What electives are available?
Ambulatory cardiology, cardiology, dermatology, HMS Ruby, ICU white, ILAC, palliative, primary care Dundee, research, women’s health, psychiatry, off-site rotation, Kearney off site rotation
What committees are open to residents?
Education, Research, Recruitment, Subspecialty interest groups, Wellness, POCUS, Business in Medicine, House Staff Council
What are the academics?
Protected academic half day every Wednesday from 12 pm – 4 pm
MKSAP – access to text and question bank, weekly quizzes
Access to Creighton University’s Health Sciences Library and resources and Board Vitals
What is the population of Omaha? Cost of living in Omaha
479,700; approximately $1,095 for spacious 1 bed/1 bath apartment
What activities are there to do throughout Omaha?
College World Series, Henry Doorly Zoo, numerous outdoor trails/hiking/biking paths, free access to Creighton athletic events, downtown entertainment, access to larger cities