University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#83
Specialty Rank
$66,105
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#83
Ophthalmology Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402021059
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 35.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 75%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 75%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We aim to provide exceptional ophthalmic training by exceeding the ACGME accreditation standards. Train residents not only the fundamentals but also advanced surgical skills including refractive surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Emphasize the importance of service to the community and patient advocacy. We encourage graduates to continue to advance ophthalmology forward through vision research while maintaining a very high board pass rate and successful fellowship match rate.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,105
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,239
PGY-3
$71,322
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $274K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.3%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 4,502,935
- Median Age
- 26 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
51%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402021059
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher J Compton
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/7/2025 - 12/6/2025
- 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:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 30
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UofL Health-UofL Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Erin H Moody
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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