University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Galveston, TX(Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#35
Specialty Rank
$67,200
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#35
Ophthalmology Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404121136
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 44
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 30.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program exposes our residents to the unique educational opportunities of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia {CHOP}, HUP/PCAM, and the Scheie Eye Institute, PPMC.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,200
PGY-1
$74,712
PGY-2
$78,343
PGY-3
$82,720
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $230K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.8%0
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 277K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
226 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
10.19
Gas (per gallon)
$3.64
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404121136
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paul J Tapino
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/19/2026
- 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
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:
- Presbyterian Medical Center (UPHS)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Presbyterian Medical Center (UPHS)
- Contact Person:
- John A Dempsey
- Contact Email:
- john.dempsey@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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