Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Haven, CT(New Haven, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#41
Specialty Rank
$82,388
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#41
Ophthalmology Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400821036
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- 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:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 76.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We offer an international elective
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$82,388
PGY-1
$82,388
PGY-2
$86,507
PGY-3
$90,832
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 81(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $348K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,611,317
- Median Age
- 31 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
56%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400821036
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jessica Chow
- Email:
- jessica.chow@yale.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/11/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- 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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Brittany Mappa
- Contact Email:
- brittany.mappa@yale.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:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 80
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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