IMG Friendly Ophthalmology Residency Programs

Comprehensive guide to 116 IMG-friendly Ophthalmology residency programs with detailed visa sponsorship information, IMG percentages, and match statistics.

116 Programs
3.3% Avg IMG Rate
1 High Friendly

High IMG Friendly

1

1% of programs

Moderate Friendly

13

11% of programs

J-1 Visa Support

0

0% of programs

H-1B Visa Support

0

0% of programs

Top States for IMG-Friendly Ophthalmology Programs

15

New York

13% of programs

8

California

7% of programs

8

Pennsylvania

7% of programs

8

Texas

7% of programs

6

Florida

5% of programs

IMG-Friendly Ophthalmology Programs (Page 4 of 4)

Showing 26 of 116 programs

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program

Challenging
Miami, FL
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Michigan Program

Challenging
Arbor, MI
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Minnesota Program

Challenging
Minneapolis, MN
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

Challenging
Jackson, MS
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Missouri-Columbia Program

Challenging
Columbia, MO
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

Challenging
City, MO
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

Challenging
Albuquerque, NM
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Challenging
Hill, NC
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

Challenging
City, OK
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program

Challenging
Philadelphia, PA
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Puerto Rico Program

Challenging
,
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Rochester Program

Challenging
Rochester, NY
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General) Program

Challenging
Angeles, CA
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of South Florida Morsani Program

Challenging
Tampa, FL
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Tennessee Program

Challenging
Memphis, TN
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Challenging
Austin, TX
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program

Challenging
Antonio, TX
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

Challenging
Galveston, TX
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Challenging
Charlottesville, VA
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Washington Program

Challenging
Seattle, WA
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:- YOG C
Friendliness:Challenging

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Challenging
Madison, WI
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

Challenging
Winstonsalem, NC
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program

Challenging
Louis, MO
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

West Virginia University Program

Challenging
Morgantown, WV
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG
Friendliness:Challenging

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Challenging
Haven, CT
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Friendliness:Challenging

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Program

Challenging
Neck, NY
IMG Percentage:0.0%
Visa Support:J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
Friendliness:Challenging

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Frequently Asked Questions about IMG-Friendly Ophthalmology Programs

What makes a Ophthalmology program IMG-friendly?

IMG-friendly Ophthalmology programs typically have higher percentages of international medical graduates, offer visa sponsorship (J-1, H-1B, or F-1), and have a history of accepting IMGs. Our analysis shows 1 programs in Ophthalmology are classified as highly IMG-friendly.

What is the average IMG percentage in Ophthalmology programs?

Based on our analysis of 116 Ophthalmology programs, the average IMG percentage is 3.3%. This varies significantly between programs, with some having much higher rates of international graduates.

Which visa types are most commonly sponsored for Ophthalmology?

Among Ophthalmology programs, 0 programs sponsor J-1 visas, 0 sponsor H-1B visas, and 0 sponsor F-1 visas. J-1 visas through ECFMG are typically the most common option for IMGs.