University of Alabama Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Birmingham, AL(Birmingham, AL Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#32
Specialty Rank
$60,508
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#32
Ophthalmology Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400121015
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 37
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 23.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 99%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. As part of a major tertiary and quaternary referral center, residents experience the full spectrum of eye care, from primary eye examinations to complex ophthalmic diseases from every subspecialty. Residents rotate through the Lions Clinic (UAB Callahan Eye Hospital), Cooper Green Mercy Health, the Birmingham Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, University Hospital, and a number of faculty based private practices.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,508
PGY-1
$62,326
PGY-2
$64,715
PGY-3
$67,436
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
- 77(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $60K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 60K
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
77°F
Winter
47°F
Sunny Days
294 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400121015
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Russell W Read
- Email:
- rread@uabmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 9/2/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/20/2025 - 11/21/2025
- 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:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Callahan Eye Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Callahan Eye Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Harriett E Holmes
- Contact Email:
- hholmes@uabmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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