Duke University Hospital Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Durham, NC(Durham, NC Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#9
Specialty Rank
$68,976
PGY1 Salary
4.2%
IMG %
#9
Ophthalmology Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403631118
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 53
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 39.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Duke Ophthalmology Residency program is one of the most highly regarded ophthalmology residency programs in the nation. Our leadership and faculty are dedicated to clinical and research excellence, training highly competent and ethical physicians who become the next generation of thought leaders in ophthalmology. Duke Ophthalmology residents receive world-class training in medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases, and participate in research, presenting at national and international.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,976
PGY-1
$71,544
PGY-2
$74,544
PGY-3
$77,580
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $307K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,470,214
- Median Age
- 35 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
50°F
Sunny Days
206 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
60%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
9.68
Gas (per gallon)
$3.26
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403631118
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Pratap Challa
- Email:
- chall001@mc.duke.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 11/20/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- 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
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Charles George VA Medical Center (Asheville)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Charles George VA Medical Center (Asheville)
- Contact Person:
- Renee Wynne
- Contact Email:
- walla023@mc.duke.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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