Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Jamaica, New York, sponsored by Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Jamaica Hospital Medical Center/New York Medical College Program
- ACGME code
- 2403521098
- Program director
- Sonya Dhar
- Location
- Jamaica, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.