Ophthalmology Residency Program
University of Florida College of MedicineUniversity of Florida College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Gainesville, FL. It has 5 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 15 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $69,444. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1986 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2009
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
ResearchOther
OtherAcademic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Shands At the University of Florida is a medical practice company based out of 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, Florida, United States.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: AngioDynamics, Inc. ($73K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville · Gainesville, FL
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
PrimaryNaval Hospital (Jacksonville)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Lake City)
North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
Location
Rental market & livability
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Livability
County figures for Alachua County, Florida (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Florida College of Medicine located?
- University of Florida College of Medicine is located in Gainesville, FL.
- What type of program is University of Florida College of Medicine?
- University of Florida College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Florida College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Florida College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Florida College of Medicine?
- University of Florida College of Medicine has approximately 15 residents in training.
- Does University of Florida College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- University of Florida College of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Florida College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — University of Florida College of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Florida College of Medicine require?
- University of Florida College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of Florida College of Medicine?
- University of Florida College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $69,444. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of Florida College of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Florida College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Florida College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.