OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

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About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program

ACGME code
2404821154
Program director
Matthew Recko
Location
Temple, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Temple, Texas, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Recko
Program coordinator
Holly Ascherl
Coordinator phone
(254) 724-4131
Program phone
(254) 724-1058
Sponsoring institution
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)

Baylor Scott and White Eye Institute 2401 South 31st Street Temple, TX 76508 Open in Google Maps

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program IMG-friendly?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program located?

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program is located at Baylor Scott and White Eye Institute 2401 South 31st Street Temple, TX 76508. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple).

Who is the program director of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program?

The program director is Matthew Recko. The program coordinator, Holly Ascherl, is the usual contact for application questions.

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