Programs/Ophthalmology/Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program
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OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
36
Positions
#5
Specialty Rank
$82,516
PGY1 Salary
3.0%
IMG %
#5
Ophthalmology Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402421070
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 73
- Female Faculty:
- 52.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Structured surgical curriculum and surgical simulator. Transportation and housing costs covered for away rotations and international experience. Stipends to enable residents to attend ARVO and AAO when presenting, plus one other recognized meeting.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$82,516
PGY-1
$86,677
PGY-2
$90,721
PGY-3
$95,344
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $590K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $67K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 454K
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.61
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2402421070
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alice Carlyle Lorch
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/19/2026
- 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:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Contact Person:
- Zak Kahn
- Contact Email:
- zkahn1@meei.harvard.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 3.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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