University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Tucson, AZ(Tucson, AZ Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#98
Specialty Rank
$66,500
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#98
Ophthalmology Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400321171
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
1) Residents arrange several wellness events a year with a $50 per employee allowance per event. Residents pick the venue and significant others can attend. 2) Several times a year, Tucson Ophthalmological Society hosts an outside speaker who presents a contemporary topic at an upscale restaurant. 3) Dedicated time for OKAP preparation during 5 half days before the exam. 4) Several surgical wet labs per year focused on cataract surgery, MIGS, suturing and specialized procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$66,500
PGY-1
$69,000
PGY-2
$72,000
PGY-3
$76,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $42K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 302K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22999999999999998
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
98°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
23"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
12.36
Gas (per gallon)
$3.81
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400321171
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Todd Warner Altenbernd
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/15/2025 - 10/10/2025
- 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 1 Score:
- 230
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:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson
- Contact Person:
- Pat Broyles
- Contact Email:
- pbroyles@eyes.arizona.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
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 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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