Ophthalmology Residency Program
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, PA. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 5 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $66,435. 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 2019 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2024
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
Primary care
Primary CareRural
RuralWomen's health
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
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) is a nonprofit biomedical research institute located on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, Pa, and is part of Main Line Health. Founded in 1927, LIMR’s mission is to improve human health and well-being. Faculty and staff are devoted to advancing innovative new approaches to formidable medical challenges, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and regenerative medicine, as well as population health. LIMR’s principal investigators conduct basic, preclinical and translational research, using their findings to explore ways to improve disease detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. They are committed to extending the boundaries of human health through technology transfer and training of the next generation of scientists and physicians. For more information, visit www.limr.org.
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.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Lankenau Medical Center · Wynnewood, PA
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Lankenau Medical Center
PrimaryNemours Children's Health Wilmington
Kenneth Heist DO-Ophthalmology Office
Wills Eye Hospital
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Grandview Hospital
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $66,435 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 3.07% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,550/mo · 63 days on market3.97% rental listings MoM
Specials
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Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine located?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is located in Philadelphia, PA.
- What type of program is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a university-based residency program.
- Is Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has approximately 5 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Median rent near Philadelphia, PA is ~$1,727/month for a 1BR and ~$2,002/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine require?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $66,435. 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic 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 Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Philadelphia College of Osteopathic 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.