University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
38
Positions
#18
Specialty Rank
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
2.7%
IMG %
#18
Ophthalmology Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821148
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 25
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 19
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 35.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UT Southwestern offers broad-based surgical training at a nationally renowned medical center. We have a fully integrated internship year. On the main campus are Parkland Memorial Hospital (public hospital for Dallas County), two University hospitals, and Children's Health. Residents also operate at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, and at John Peter Smith Hospital. Residents get extensive surgical experience prior to entering their third year of training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.56
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821148
- Total Positions:
- 38
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Michael Hession
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- 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:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Andrea Willingham
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:9PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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