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Ophthalmology Residency Program

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Austin, TX
ACGME #2404800155University

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is a university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Austin, TX. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $65,537. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
3
12 residents · 12 approved
PGY-1 salary
$65.5k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2021 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2023

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
33%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School · Austin, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Primary
Austin, TX

Austin Retina Associates

Austin, TX

Retina Consultants of Austin

Austin, TX

UT Health Austin

Austin, TX

Austin Eye

Austin, TX

Central Texas Veterans Health Care System Facilities (Austin)

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center

Austin, TX382 beds

Dell Children's Eye Center

Austin, TX

TOC Eye and Face

Austin, TX

Location

Rental market & livability

0% rental listings MoM

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Livability

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Gene Kim, MD

Program Director, Associate Professor

Program Director

Ms. Joy Kimmell, BA

Program Manager

Coordinator

Ms. Emily Heare

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School located?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is located in Austin, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is a university-based residency program.
How many residents are at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School has approximately 12 residents in training.
Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 Texas at Austin Dell Medical School sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School require?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School reports a PGY-1 salary of $65,537. 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 Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
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 Texas at Austin Dell Medical School to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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.