Medical College of Georgia Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Augusta, GA(Augusta, GA Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#108
Specialty Rank
$61,240
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#108
Ophthalmology Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401221046
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 63
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 61.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our educational mission is to provide resident physicians with a broad scope of medical and surgical experience that will prepare them to immediately enter comprehensive practice or embark upon fellowship training if they so choose.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,240
PGY-1
$61,240
PGY-2
$63,350
PGY-3
$66,020
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
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
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $264K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 10,722,325
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 10.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
253 days
Precipitation
64"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
9.54
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401221046
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 63
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amy Johnston Estes
- Email:
- aestes@augusta.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 10/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2025 - 12/1/2025
- 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
- Min Step 2 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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Medical College of Georgia
- Contact Person:
- April L Jackson
- Contact Email:
- aprjackson@augusta.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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