Howard University Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#106
Specialty Rank
$58,973
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#106
Ophthalmology Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401021040
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 69%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$58,973
PGY-1
$60,452
PGY-2
$62,992
PGY-3
$66,103
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 670,587
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401021040
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Katrina C Chin Loy
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Howard University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Howard University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Alexys N Butler
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 40
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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