Programs/Ophthalmology/University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program
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OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
#1
Specialty Rank
$71,454
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#1
Ophthalmology Ranking
100th Percentile
Top 0% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401111043
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 65
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 35.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 95%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Added benefits annually: $2000 professional allowance, $1375 meal card, one wellness day. Other Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, and Mental Health insurance, Lenses (90D, 28D, 20D, & Gonio), BCSC review books/question bank, and lab coats We also fund resident research presentations at conferences during all three years and a 2 week international elective during the PGY 4 year to expose residents to global ophthalmology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,454
PGY-1
$71,454
PGY-2
$74,363
PGY-3
$78,209
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $415K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.4%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
10.53
Gas (per gallon)
$3.08
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2401111043
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Chris R Alabiad
- Email:
- calabiad@med.miami.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 9/19/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/10/2025 - 12/12/2025
- 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:
- 195
- Min Step 2 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:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Isabel R Perez
- Contact Email:
- irperez@med.miami.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 48
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- 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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