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University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program

OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#1
Specialty Rank
$71,454
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#1
Ophthalmology Ranking
100th Percentile
Top 0% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2401111043
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
75

Contact Information

Chris R Alabiad
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
65
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
35.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
95%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Added benefits annually: $2000 professional allowance, $1375 meal card, one wellness day. Other Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Mental Health insurance, Lenses (90D, 28D, 20D, & Gonio), BCSC review books/question bank, and lab coats We also fund resident research presentations at conferences during all three years and a 2 week international elective during the PGY 4 year to expose residents to global ophthalmology.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,454
PGY-1
$71,454
PGY-2
$74,363
PGY-3
$78,209
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Miami, FL
Metropolitan Area
Miami, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
94(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$415K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.4%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
10.53
Gas (per gallon)
$3.08
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,454
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,015
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2401111043
Total Positions:
22
Interviews:
75
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Chris R Alabiad
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 9/19/2025
Interview Period:
12/10/2025 - 12/12/2025
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
Min Step 1 Score:
195
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:
Yes

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
Contact Person:
Isabel R Perez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
48

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

Program Rankings

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