Programs/Ophthalmology/Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
Back to ProgramsBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Temple, TX(Temple, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#79
Specialty Rank
$73,123
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#79
Ophthalmology Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821154
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 5.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer a family atmosphere with great community and mentorship. Research is important but not consuming. We value the residents spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. We are fully EMR (Integrity & Epic) based with home access for charting and patient care if needed.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,123
PGY-1
$73,123
PGY-2
$75,500
PGY-3
$78,142
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $332K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.8%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 506K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
93°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.21
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821154
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Matthew Recko
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 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
- 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:
- 140482142
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Holly Ascherl
- Contact Email:
- holly.ascherl@bswhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
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
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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