Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.
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- ACGME code
- 2402421070
- Program director
- Jennifer Lindsey
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. 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.
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White41%
- Asian50%
- Black or African American6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jennifer Lindsey
- Program coordinator
- Zak Kahn
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 391-5900
- Program phone
- –
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mass General Brigham
Harvard Ophthalmology Residency Training Program at Mass Eye and Ear 243 Charles Street Department of Ophthalmology Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program located?
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Harvard Ophthalmology Residency Training Program at Mass Eye and Ear 243 Charles Street Department of Ophthalmology Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.
Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School Program?
The program director is Jennifer Lindsey. The program coordinator, Zak Kahn, is the usual contact for application questions.