OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

BronxCare Health System Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

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About BronxCare Health System Program

ACGME code
2403521095
Program director
Zimei Zhou
Location
Bronx, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
28.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

BronxCare Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Bronx, New York, sponsored by BronxCare Health System.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

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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 graduates71%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Contact and location

Program director
Zimei Zhou
Program coordinator
SherRon Williams
Coordinator phone
(718) 960-1287
Program phone
(718) 960-2041
Sponsoring institution
BronxCare Health System

1650 Selwyn Avenue #1C Bronx, NY 10457 Open in Google Maps

BronxCare Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does BronxCare Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. BronxCare Health System 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 BronxCare Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 28.6% of residents at BronxCare Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 BronxCare Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. BronxCare Health System Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at BronxCare Health System Program?

Applicants who sent BronxCare Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is BronxCare Health System Program located?

BronxCare Health System Program is located at 1650 Selwyn Avenue #1C Bronx, NY 10457. Its sponsoring institution is BronxCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BronxCare Health System Program?

The program director is Zimei Zhou. The program coordinator, SherRon Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.

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