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Howard University Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

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About Howard University Program

ACGME code
2401021040
Program director
Leslie Jones
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Howard University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by Howard University Hospital.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American92%

Contact and location

Program director
Leslie Jones
Program coordinator
Belinda Collins
Coordinator phone
(202) 865-6692
Program phone
(202) 865-3302
Sponsoring institution
Howard University Hospital

2041 Georgia Avenue, NW Suite 2100 (Dept of Ophthalmology) Washington, DC 20060 Open in Google Maps

Howard University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Howard University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Howard University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Howard University Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Howard University 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 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Howard University Program?

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

Do program signals help at Howard University Program?

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

Where is Howard University Program located?

Howard University Program is located at 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW Suite 2100 (Dept of Ophthalmology) Washington, DC 20060. Its sponsoring institution is Howard University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Howard University Program?

The program director is Leslie Jones. The program coordinator, Belinda Collins, is the usual contact for application questions.

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