Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The University of Florida ophthalmology residency program provides the best clinical ophthalmology residency experience in the nation. Our residents are very experienced and graduate at the top 1% of the nation in cataract surgery numbers. Our research division solves important clinical problems including creating viral vectors and studying diabetic retinopathy. Our residents are exceptionally well trained and match in prestigious fellowship programs if they decide to pursue further training.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1824140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
55
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
235
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
85
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
63
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2401121042
Beeper or Home Call
10
7
3
Program Director
First Name
Jonathan
Last Name
Hu
Degrees
MD
Address
University of Florida College of Medicin
Box 100284
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
United States
Phone
Fax
Geolocation
POINT (-82.343553 29.639914)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Christie
Last Name
Little
Address
Univ of Florida Miller Health Ctr
Dept of Ophthalmology
Box 100284 JHMHC
Gainesville, FL 32610-0284
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.324998 29.651956)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.60
% IMG
2.20
% DO
2.20
% Female
46.70
% Male
53.30
Total Physician
24
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $60,007 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $62,065 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $64,577 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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