Programs/Ophthalmology/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program
Back to ProgramsSidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Philadelphia, PA(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
24
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$74,799
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#2
Ophthalmology Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404111137
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 78
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:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 42.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have two ocular pathologists, a dedicated 24-7 eye emergency room, and large subspecialty departments serving a diverse patient population with referrals from a large region.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$74,799
PGY-1
$74,799
PGY-2
$77,792
PGY-3
$80,904
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $230K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 16.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 12,989,208
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
10.19
Gas (per gallon)
$3.64
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404111137
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 78
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christine Angela Chung
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/3/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wills Eye Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wills Eye Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Medical Education Office
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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