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Johns Hopkins University Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
2402321065
Program director
Michael Sulewski
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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

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 graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White36%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Sulewski
Program coordinator
Irene Catterson
Coordinator phone
(410) 614-2339
Program phone
(410) 955-8265
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Wilmer Eye Institute Residency Training Program 600 N Wolfe Street Wilmer B29 Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University Program?

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

Do program signals help at Johns Hopkins University Program?

Applicants who sent Johns Hopkins 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 Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at Wilmer Eye Institute Residency Training Program 600 N Wolfe Street Wilmer B29 Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Michael Sulewski. The program coordinator, Irene Catterson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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