OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston University Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2402421069
Program director
Nicole Siegel
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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

Residents work about 50 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White25%
  • Asian58%
  • Black or African American25%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicole Siegel
Program coordinator
Valerie Worrell
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-4552
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

85 East Concord Street, 8th Floor Department of Ophthalmology Boston, MA 02118 Open in Google Maps

Boston University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Boston University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Boston University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Boston University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Boston University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Boston University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 85 East Concord Street, 8th Floor Department of Ophthalmology Boston, MA 02118. Its sponsoring institution is Boston University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Boston University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nicole Siegel. The program coordinator, Valerie Worrell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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