University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#70
Specialty Rank
$65,537
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#70
Ophthalmology Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404800155
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 54
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:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Female Faculty:
- 32.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program's culture is embodied in all the faculty and staff: we are ambitious and step up to challenges, we are open and honest in our communication, we collaborate and work as a team, we value diverse perspectives, we strive to innovate and take chances, and we respect work-life balance. In the end, we are a family committed to our patients and each other.
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,537
PGY-1
$67,628
PGY-2
$70,367
PGY-3
$73,173
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $400K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.47
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404800155
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 54
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gene Kim
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/13/2026 - 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
- Contact Person:
- Maureen Sgro
- Contact Email:
- maureen.sgro@ascension-external.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- 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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