Creighton University School of Medicine launches Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Creighton University School of Medicine has received official approval to launch a new Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program—a significant milestone in expanding access to orthopaedic care across Nebraska and the surrounding region.
The five-year residency will welcome its inaugural class in summer 2026 and will begin recruiting through the National Resident Matching Program during the 2026–2027 match cycle. As only the second orthopaedic surgery residency in the state, the program is designed to help address a growing workforce shortage while strengthening clinical care, education and research across the region.
Addressing a growing need for Orthopaedic care
Demand for orthopaedic services continues to rise as the population ages and musculoskeletal conditions become increasingly prevalent. The new residency is strategically designed to support Nebraska’s long-term workforce needs and expand access to high-quality orthopaedic care statewide.
“The launch of the Creighton University School of Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery residency is a foundational step in building a national orthopaedic center of excellence in Nebraska,” said Ranjan Gupta, MD, chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine and medical director of CommonSpirit Health Orthopaedics. “As only the second orthopaedic surgery residency in the state, it reflects a long-term commitment to educating the next generation of surgeons—guided by a clear North Star of consistent clinical excellence, where everything we are building in education, culture and innovation flows from that commitment.”
Training aligned with major clinical investment
The residency will launch alongside the new CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside, a state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open in summer 2026. The new center will expand orthopaedic capacity in west Omaha and enhance the patient experience through modern clinic space, integrated outpatient rehabilitation services and seamless access to imaging, surgical suites and hospital care.
Primary training for residents will occur at CHI Health Lakeside and CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy, with additional affiliated sites throughout the Omaha region providing broad exposure to orthopaedic subspecialties. Residents will train in high-volume clinical environments that balance academic rigor with real-world patient care, preparing them to lead in diverse practice settings.
Building a foundation for education, care and community impact
Gupta, who recently joined Creighton University School of Medicine and CHI Health as chair of orthopaedic surgery, emphasized the importance of collaboration between academic medicine and clinical partners in advancing care for the community.
“This achievement reflects the sustained efforts of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and staff who have long been committed to delivering exceptional orthopaedic care in the Omaha metro area,” Gupta said. “CHI Health and CommonSpirit Health have made a significant investment in orthopaedic surgery while deepening their partnership with Creighton University School of Medicine. We are excited about what this means for patients as we continue to elevate the standard of care while focusing on the overall patient experience.”
With the launch of the residency program and the opening of the new Orthopedic Center at Lakeside, Creighton University School of Medicine is positioning Nebraska as a destination for advanced orthopaedic training and comprehensive musculoskeletal care and ensuring that patients across the region will have access to skilled, compassionate surgeons for generations to come.
Learn more about the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program, including application details, on the program’s webpage.
