Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute is committed to training future leaders of ophthalmology across all aspects of our mission - patient care, research, and education. We welcome applicants with a similar commitment to advancing the field and an interest in training with our world-renowned faculty in all subspecialties of ophthalmology. Note that starting in July 2021 (so 2020-21 SF Match cycle), we became a 4-year program with an integrated intern year.
Total Program Size
7
7
7
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
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
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
95
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Fully 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
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2402321065
Beeper or Home Call
0
10
10
2
Program Director
First Name
Fasika
Middle Name
Ambachew
Last Name
Woreta
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Inst
Wilmer B29
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.592204 39.297274)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Irene
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Catterson
Degrees
BA
Address
Wilmer Eye Institute
Wilmer 401
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-76.592212 39.297245)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
91.10
% IMG
8.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
57.20
% Male
42.80
Total Physician
48
Total Non Physician
4
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
36.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 22 | ||
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $72,176 | 20 | 65 |
| Year 2 | $75,135 | 20 | 65 |
| Year 3 | $77,656 | 20 | 65 |
| Year 4 | $79,863 | 20 | 65 |
Total Positions
28
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
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/gme/wellness/benefits-policies.html
Other Application Service Used
San Francisco Match