New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New York, NY(New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA Metro)
16
Positions
#40
Specialty Rank
$89,100
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#40
Ophthalmology Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521169
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 54
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 31
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$89,100
PGY-1
$98,700
PGY-2
$106,700
PGY-3
$109,800
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 121(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $670K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $39K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
41°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
15.52
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521169
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 54
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kyle Jamison Godfrey
- Email:
- kyg9004@med.cornell.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Megi Zeku
- Contact Email:
- mez2004@med.cornell.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
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
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 6.7%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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