Ophthalmology
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 127 |
| Length of accredited training | 3 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 1 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | sometimes |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 50.7 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 67% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 19% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 1,572 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 13.5 |
| Average percent female | 43% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 3% |
| Average percent DOs | 5% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 24 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 5.5 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 42% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 1.7 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 54 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 17 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.5 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 81% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 20% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $69,834.55 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 18 |
Combined Training Programs
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 423 residents or fellows completed training in Ophthalmology. Program directors knew of the plans of 367 (86.8%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 423 |
| With known plans | 367 (86.8%) |
| Pursuing more training | 224 (61%) |
| Practicing in the US | 95 (25.9%) |
| Group practice | 71 (74.7%) |
| In same specialty | 95 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 27 (28.4%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 1 (1.1%) |
| Academician | 45 (12.3%) |
| Full-time | 45 (100%) |
| Military | 2 (0.5%) |
| Non-clinical research | 1 (0.3%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 0 (0%) |
| Unemployed | 0 (0%) |