Old Dominion University Program
OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Norfolk, VA(Norfolk, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
7
Positions
#105
Specialty Rank
$62,145
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#105
Ophthalmology Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2405121157
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 46
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Community population provides excellent range of pathology. Residents are exposed to hospital based and community based practices in all specialties of ophthalmology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,145
PGY-1
$63,858
PGY-2
$65,568
PGY-3
$67,280
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $358K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 367K
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.73
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
75°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
63"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.38
Gas (per gallon)
$3.50
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2405121157
- Total Positions:
- 7
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Giovanni DiSandro
- Email:
- disandg@evms.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/15/2025 - 10/15/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/15/2025 - 12/15/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
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, August
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Ratcliffe
- Contact Email:
- ratclisl@evms.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- 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
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