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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

Christopher J Compton
Program Director

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

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Salary Progression

$66,105
PGY-1
$66,105
PGY-2
$68,239
PGY-3
$71,322
PGY-4
0

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

City & State
Louisville, KY
Metropolitan Area
Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,502,935

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

Nominal Salary
$66,105
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,859
Value Rating
Good
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
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-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

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