University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Oklahoma City, OK(City, OK Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#17
Specialty Rank
$62,731
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#17
Ophthalmology Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403921129
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 31
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 18
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Dean McGee Eye Institute offers a paid international experience in the fourth year with opportunities to learn manual small incision cataract surgery as well as other salient features of delivering health care in the developing world.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
1 weeks
Salary Progression
$62,731
PGY-1
$65,205
PGY-2
$67,773
PGY-3
$71,101
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health: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
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $241K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,970,497
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.72
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 9.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403921129
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Andrew T Melson
- Email:
- andrew-melson@dmei.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/11/2026
- 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
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
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:
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Gabby De La Rosa
- Contact Email:
- gabrielle-delarosa@dmei.org
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:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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