Applicant Process
Basic Program Requirements
We are unable to accept applicants with previous GME experience.
We only accept applications through ERAS. The application deadline is September 25.
For the 2026 ERAS® cycle, our program will be participating in the supplemental ERAS application offered through the AAMC’s ERAS program. Applicants will be required to complete the MyERAS application, and participation in the supplemental ERAS application is optional.
MyERAS Requirements
Components required in the MyERAS application are:
- Three letters of recommendation
- MSPE
- Personal Statement / CV
- Medical School Transcript
- Successful completion of USMLE I and II with a score of at least 235. We accept all ECFMG pathways for the Step II exam and COMLEX
- USMLE transcript
We are unable to accept out of match positions
All applications are reviewed, and consideration is given to those who meet the above minimum requirements. We welcome applications from all regions.
Applicant Selection
The program director and the application review committee review all applications that meet the above criteria and determine which applicants we invite to an interview. Our interviews will take place November to January, on predetermined Fridays by invitation only. All communications with applicants will be done through ERAS Messaging or Thalamus, where applicants will receive notification on if they have been offered an interview or not. We will only offer 60 interview positions.
Interview Day
All interviews with our program are held virtually through the Thalamus platform. We offer a pre-interview resident "open house" via Zoom the night before each interview day. We will begin interviews at 8am CST with our Surgical Grand Rounds Conference. Interview sessions will start once the Grand Round conference has concluded. Each applicant will participate in one leadership, 2 faculty, and 1 PGY-4 resident interview session.
Our program strictly participates in the NRMP (National Residency Match Program) and we are unable to accept any out of match positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your program accept international medical graduates?
- Yes - we do currently accept international medical graduates into our program. In the current academic year, 1 of our 26 residents is an IMG.
Type of Visa we Sponsor
- All GME programs at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy support J-1 visas only.
U.S. Training Requirement
- No prior U.S. training is required to be considered in our program.
USMLE Score Cutoff
- We consider all candidates with a USMLE score of 235 or higher.
Number of Open Positions
- Every year we interview for 5 categorical positions and 2 preliminary positions.
Contact Us
Department of Surgery
General Surgery Residency
Creighton University Education Building
7710 Mercy Road, Suite 501
Omaha, NE 68124-2368
E-mail: SurgeryResidencyProgramManager@creighton.edu
For Verifications: GMEVerifications@creighton.edu
We accept all ECFMG pathways for Step 2 CS
