Naval Medical Center (San Diego) Program
OphthalmologyMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Diego, CA(San Diego-Carlsbad, CA MSA Metro)
8
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$67,200
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#92
Ophthalmology Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400532008
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Erin B Coan
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
Educational Opportunities
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,200
PGY-1
$58,000
PGY-2
$62,000
PGY-3
$64,000
PGY-4
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $1.0M
- Median Monthly Rent
- $3.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $57K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 58.9%0
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 351K
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.25
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.73
Restaurant Meal
14.94
Gas (per gallon)
$3.98
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400532008
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Erin B Coan
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
- Contact Person:
- Norlynda O Fedder
- Contact Email:
- norlynda.o.fedder.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- 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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