Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Stony Brook, NY(Brook, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#112
Specialty Rank
$64,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#112
Ophthalmology Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521180
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 46.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program offers a balanced hands-on experience with consistent 1:1 supervision with faculty. - The rotations are well structured and versatile with attending presence and supervision in resident clinic, VA rotations are in all three years, private clinic rotations in all subspecialties. - Attention to residents' wellness through wellness events organized by the department and GME office, support against burnout and access to resources for stress management. - Diversity and inclusion awar
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$64,000
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
$70,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully 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
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 124(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $779K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 53.9%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
74°F
Winter
44°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
53"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
13.12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403521180
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nariman Sharara Boyle
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/14/2025 - 11/30/2025
- 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:
- 245
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
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:
- Stony Brook Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Stony Brook Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Olja Meyer
- Contact Email:
- olja.meyer@stonybrookmedicine.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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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