Johns Hopkins University Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Baltimore, MD(Baltimore, MD Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#4
Specialty Rank
$73,685
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#4
Ophthalmology Ranking
98th Percentile
Top 2% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402321065
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 65
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 36.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute is committed to training future leaders of ophthalmology across all aspects of our mission - patient care, research, and education. We welcome applicants with a similar commitment to advancing the field and an interest in training with our world-renowned faculty in all subspecialties of ophthalmology. Note that starting in July 2021 (so 2020-21 SF Match cycle), we became a 4-year program with an integrated intern year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$73,685
PGY-1
$76,792
PGY-2
$80,489
PGY-3
$83,856
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
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $498K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,161,707
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.18
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
69°F
Winter
39°F
Sunny Days
266 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402321065
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Fasika A
- Email:
- fworeta1@jhmi.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- 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
- 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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Irene L Catterson
- Contact Email:
- ilao1@jhmi.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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