OphthalmologyCommunity-based

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

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About Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program

ACGME code
2403521098
Program director
Sonya Dhar
Location
Jamaica, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program is a community-based Ophthalmology residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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

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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
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
Sonya Dhar
Program coordinator
Karen Blackman
Coordinator phone
(718) 206-5951
Sponsoring institution
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

TJH Ophthalmology Center 134-20 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11418 Open in Google Maps

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program: frequently asked questions

Does Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program sponsor visas?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program IMG-friendly?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program?

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

Do program signals help at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program?

Applicants who sent Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program located?

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program is located at TJH Ophthalmology Center 134-20 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11418. Its sponsoring institution is Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program?

The program director is Sonya Dhar. The program coordinator, Karen Blackman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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