--- title: "Frequently Asked Questions about CPMC Ophthalmology Residency at Sutter Health" description: "Answers to frequently asked questions about the Ophthalmology Residency Program as California Pacific Medical Center." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/faqs" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Residencies](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies) / 5. [Ophthalmology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology) / 6. FAQs # Frequently Asked Questions **Section menu** - [Ophthalmology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology "Ophthalmology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/about "About the Program") - [History](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/about/history "History") - [Ophthalmology residency alumni](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/Alumni "Ophthalmology residency alumni") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/message-from-program-director "Message From the Program Director") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/research "Research") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/residents "Residents") - [Ophthalmology, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology "Ophthalmology, San Francisco") - [About the Program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/about "About the Program") - [History](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/about/history "History") - [Ophthalmology residency alumni](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/Alumni "Ophthalmology residency alumni") - [Curriculum](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/curriculum "Curriculum") - [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/faculty "Faculty") - [FAQs](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/faqs "FAQs") - [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/apply "How to Apply") - [Message From the Program Director](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/message-from-program-director "Message From the Program Director") - [Research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/research "Research") - [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/residencies/cpmc-ophthalmology/residents "Residents") **What is the program's overall philosophy?** Our mission is to offer high quality service in a compassionate environment stimulated by education and research support. **How many residents are in the program?** There are 3 residents in each year of the CPMC Ophthalmology Residency Program. **What are the requirements for the residency program?**  **Starting with the January 2021 match, incoming residents will be required to enroll in a joint internship with the CPMC Department of Internal Medicine through the NRMP.** The Department of Ophthalmology does not review supplemental materials sent directly to us. All materials must be sent to the SF Match and will be reviewed through that service. After we review your application, you will be notified by email if you have been selected for a fall interview. We typically offer 3 interview days that take place on Mondays in November and December. **For further information please contact:** Fernarem "Deedee" Solis [415-600-3930](tel:+4156003930) [SolisF@sutterhealth.org](mailto:SolisF@sutterhealth.org) **What are the annual salary and benefits?**  At Sutter Health, our employees are our most important assets, and we are fortunate to have attracted some of the most talented professionals. We strive to provide our employees with a highly comprehensive benefit package and extend these benefits to our residents. [Salary, compensation, and benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/about/salary-benefits?sc_site=SutterHealth&sc_lang=en) are commensurate to the residents’ current program year. _\*Disclaimer: This information does not apply to any employee who is in a collective bargaining unit represented by a recognized labor organization unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement._ ### Living in San Francisco  Live and work in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. 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