BronxCare Health System Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Bronx, NY(Bronx, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#117
Specialty Rank
$88,741
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#117
Ophthalmology Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521095
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$88,741
PGY-1
$88,741
PGY-2
$96,970
PGY-3
$100,689
PGY-4
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:Fully 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):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 113(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $736K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 36.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
17.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.54
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521095
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Zimei Zhou
- Email:
- zzhou@bronxcare.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 11/23/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 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 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Barnabas Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Barnabas Hospital
- Contact Person:
- SherRon Williams
- Contact Email:
- swilli14@bronxcare.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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