Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lebanon, NH(Lebanon, NH Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#91
Specialty Rank
$73,827
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#91
Ophthalmology Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403200001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 90
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
2 residents yearly train at DHMC, including VA and MEE Boston rotations. We serve a wide catchment area in a busy rural academic setting. Faculty of 13 fellowship-trained ophthalmologists, optometry and 2 orthoptists. Clinical subspecialities fully represented and there are no fellows. Integrated surgical PGY-1 concludes with accelerated ophthalmology training, surgical sim and on call shadowing. Residency highlights include continuity clinic, QI, advocacy, travel award and chief resident year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$73,827
PGY-1
$76,641
PGY-2
$81,164
PGY-3
$85,992
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $347K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 288K
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
281 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.37
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403200001
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Janine Eagle
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/7/2026 - 9/11/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Roberts
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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