Programs/Ophthalmology/HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa North/Bayonet Point Hospital Program
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OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hudson, FL(Richey, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#123
Specialty Rank
$63,190
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#123
Ophthalmology Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100184
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 12
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:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 75%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Ophthalmology Residents must complete their Transitional PGY1 Year of residency at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (Bayonet Point Hospital). At Bayonet Point residents are exposed to trauma patient's and have the opportunity to see unique and diverse cases.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,190
PGY-1
$63,190
PGY-2
$65,395
PGY-3
$68,661
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 112(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $359K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $74K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.7%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 495K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.15
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
92°F
Winter
77°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
13.39
Gas (per gallon)
$3.91
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401100184
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 12
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Larry Perich
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/30/2025 - 9/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 9/8/2025 - 11/21/2025
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 234
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
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:
- Abita Eye Group LLC
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Abita Eye Group LLC
- Contact Person:
- Larissa Staudacher
- Contact Email:
- larissa.staudacher@hcahealthcare.com
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:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 50
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 234
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 100.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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