FAQ’s

How many residents are in each class?
We accept four positions into each year of residency.

Is there orientation during the first year?
Yes. It is a three-week time that you will become orientated with the duties you will be assigned and getting to know the clinic and other facilities near by. The first week you will receive your badge, keys, computer access, Human Resource obligations and begin shadowing clinics. The second and third week is mainly involved with lectures to get more information about specific sub-specialties and the understanding of the diverse procedures and opportunities we have in our ophthalmology clinic.

What is the current salary?

PG Level	New Salary Effective September 1, 2007
PGY-1	$41,550
PGY-2	$42,925
PGY-3	$44,526
PGY-4	$46,338
PGY-5	$48,030
PGY-6	$49,482
PGY-7	$49,482
PGY-8	$49,482

What benefits are available (insurance, savings programs, etc.)?
** https://intranet.utmb.edu/benefits/resbenefits.htm **
As a Resident, UTMB pays for your and your dependents’ monthly medical premiums, as well as resident only dental and long-term disability premiums.

How much call do residents take?
The scheduled on-call rotations are full-filled with the 1st year residents and typically take 8 days out of the month for after hours call. The Consult rotation that one of the 1st year residents is covered for business hours consultations at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital.

Is there a library?
Yes. We have created an on-site library within the University Eye Clinic on the 2nd floor for resident, faculty and staff use and books have the ability of being checked out to the individual. We also have the Moody Medical Library at the UTMB campus for further research.

Are there office accommodations?
Yes. There is a Residents’ Room on the Administrative floor which has workstations and desktop computers for individual use. Digital cameras are assigned to individuals for pictorial notes to assist with their training.

Is parking available at UTMB?
Yes. Parking is provided at a discounted rate for the University Eye Clinic and the University of Texas parking garages. Please note that the University Eye Clinic is not covered parking and there is a higher fee at the UTMB garages.