University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Jacksonville, FL(Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#93
Specialty Rank
$69,444
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#93
Ophthalmology Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100185
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 2
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
High Surgical volume and Early Autonomy, Strong Academic and Research Emphasis, Comprehensive and Structured Education. Residents begin hands-on cataract, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina and pediatric surgeries an early as PGY2. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,444
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
$74,765
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $435K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.6%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
63°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
72"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.80
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100185
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Darrell WuDunn
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 11/20/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
- Contact Person:
- Starleatha Pollard
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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