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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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About Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program

ACGME code
2402621078
Program director
Matthew Starr
Location
Rochester, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is a other Ophthalmology residency program in Rochester, Minnesota, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

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 49 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • 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 graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White50%
  • Asian50%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Starr
Program coordinator
Ashlyn Learned
Coordinator phone
(507) 284-1709
Program phone
(507) 284-3614
Sponsoring institution
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First St SW Department of Ophthalmology Rochester, MN 55905 Open in Google Maps

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program IMG-friendly?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

Applicants who sent Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program located?

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program is located at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education 200 First St SW Department of Ophthalmology Rochester, MN 55905. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester) Program?

The program director is Matthew Starr. The program coordinator, Ashlyn Learned, is the usual contact for application questions.

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