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San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Program

OphthalmologyMilitary-based
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX(Afb, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$60,800
PGY1 Salary
#78
Ophthalmology Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2404811001
Program Type:
Military-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
10

Contact Information

Brett Davies
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
19
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
28.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$60,800
PGY-1
$40,000
PGY-2
$42,000
PGY-3
$44,000
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
JBSA Lackland AFB, TX
Metropolitan Area
Afb, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
106(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$285K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$71K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.6%0

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.43000000000000005
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.74
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,800
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,358
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2404811001
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
10
Program Type:
Military-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brett Davies

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

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:
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Contact Person:
Deborah Silva
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Paid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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