University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program
About This Program
High Surgical volume and Early Autonomy, Strong Academic and Research Emphasis, Comprehensive and Structured Education. Residents begin hands-on cataract, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina and pediatric surgeries an early as PGY2. -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Darrell WuDunn, MD, PhD
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Primary Program Contact
Starleatha Pollard, BS
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Locations
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Ophthalmology Pgm
580 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
655 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
2080 Child St
Jacksonville, FL 32214-5000
807 Childrens Way
Jacksonville, FL 32247-5720
655 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209-6597
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32207
3599 University Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.