Web Address
https://med.uth.edu/ophthalmology/
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features

The goal of our program is to educate the next generation of ophthalmologists through a balanced program which includes a wide variety of complex medical and surgical ophthalmic conditions. Our diverse faculty cover all subspecialties and are involved in all aspects of our residency training.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
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
72
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
245
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
70
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2404821151
Beeper or Home Call
0
52
52
52
Program Director
First Name
Ruchi
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Shah
Address

University of Texas Health Science Cente
7.024
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
United States

Phone
7135006003
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lillian
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Capoy
Address

McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States

Phone
7135006003
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
36.20
% Male
63.80
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2 $72,188 15 12
Year 3 $74,140 15 12
Year 4 $77,135 15 12
Total Positions
16
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-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
1
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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Other Application Service Used
San Francisco Match
First Year Positions
4