Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
See how you matchAbout Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program
- ACGME code
- 2401622047
- Program director
- Lisa Thompson
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- H-1B
- For residents
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is a community-based Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Visa sponsorship
- H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates75%
- US DO graduates19%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women38%
- Men63%
- White50%
- Asian31%
- Black or African American6%
- Other13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Lisa Thompson
- Program coordinator
- Katina Haymer
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 864-0393
- Program phone
- (312) 864-5171
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Cook County Health and Hospitals System
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Division of Ophthalmology 1950 West Polk Street, Room 5210 Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program: frequently asked questions
Does Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program located?
Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program is located at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Division of Ophthalmology 1950 West Polk Street, Room 5210 Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is Cook County Health and Hospitals System.
Who is the program director of Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program?
The program director is Lisa Thompson. The program coordinator, Katina Haymer, is the usual contact for application questions.