Programs/Ophthalmology/University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
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OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#72
Specialty Rank
$70,085
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#72
Ophthalmology Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821153
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 68%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 75%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to train ophthalmology residents through exceptional comprehensive education, clinical instruction, surgical experience, and research.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,085
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,980
PGY-3
$74,888
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $293K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.9%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 41K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821153
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kent Lowell Anderson
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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, 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
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722140P4
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Bethany A Siercovich-Dunn
- 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
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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