University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Rotations and Curriculum

Doctor and resident sitting at table

Our residency program is designed to provide you with a strong base of pediatric training covering a wide range of areas, with the flexibility for you to identify and pursue your individual areas of interests. With the addition of the Hubbard Center for Children at Children's Nebraska in 2021, our 225-bed hospital sees well over 8,800 admissions per year, providing our residents with a robust, comprehensive training experience.

Rotations

Our residency program’s curriculum features a month-long block system. Each rotation is one-month long, which affords our residents greater flexibility with regards to vacation and time off. We aim to build a strong clinical foundation during the first year of residency, so that our residents are well-equipped for career exploration and skill development during the second and third years.

Rotation 1st Year 2nd Year Third Year
Children's Nebraska Wards 5 blocks 2 blocks 2 blocks
UNMC Wards - 1 block 1 block*
NICU 1 block 1 block -
PICU - 1 block 1 block
UNMC Newborn/Clinic 1 block - -
Creighton Newborn/Clinic 1 block - -
ED 1 block^ 1 block^ 1 block
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics 1 block - -
Adolescent - 1 block -
Outpatient Subspecialty Elective 1 block^ 1 block^ -
Mental/Behavioral Health - 1 block -
Outpatient Clinic - 1 block -
Creighton Newborn/Community Health - - 1 block
Other Electives/Individualized Curriculum 1 block^ 2 blocks^ 6 blocks^

*Indicates night-float month

^Indicates vacation-eligible months