University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#20
Specialty Rank
$73,395
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#20
Ophthalmology Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2405621161
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 52
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 34
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 55.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our resident education provides a breadth of experience beyond standard rotations: a bi-monthly community clinic where underserved patients receive free eye exams and treatment; a global ophthalmology focus that includes international rotations and a web-based progressive curriculum; didactic and hands-on opportunities to teach medical students and other learners; regularly scheduled trainings in our new surgical skills lab; and the opportunity to engage in research.
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
5 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,395
PGY-1
$73,395
PGY-2
$76,745
PGY-3
$80,337
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $260K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $72K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 18.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,882,128
- Median Age
- 38 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.52
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
63%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
11.16
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2405621161
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 52
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Anna Momont
- Email:
- acmomont@wisc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Lexa A Van Fleet
- Contact Email:
- avanfleet@wisc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
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
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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