Old Dominion University Program
About This Program
Community population provides excellent range of pathology. Residents are exposed to hospital based and community based practices in all specialties of ophthalmology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Giovanni DiSandro, MD
Eastern Virginia Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Stephanie Ratcliffe, BS
Eastern Virginia Med Sch
Locations
Eastern Virginia Med Sch
Dept of Ophthalmology 2nd Fl
600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507
358 Mowbray Arch
Norfolk, VA 23501
150 Kingsley Ln
Norfolk, VA 23505
800 W Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23507
100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton, VA 23667
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 20 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.