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

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

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About Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program

ACGME code
2402512073
Program director
David Goldman
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Detroit, Michigan, sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • 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 graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White27%
  • Asian60%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
David Goldman
Program coordinator
Hannah Lanthier
Coordinator phone
(313) 916-2481
Program phone
(313) 916-9454
Sponsoring institution
Henry Ford Health

Department of Ophthalmology 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202 Open in Google Maps

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

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

Do program signals help at Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program located?

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 2799 West Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48202. Its sponsoring institution is Henry Ford Health.

Who is the program director of Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program?

The program director is David Goldman. The program coordinator, Hannah Lanthier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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