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Medical College of Georgia Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia.

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About Medical College of Georgia Program

ACGME code
2401221046
Program director
Andrea Prosser
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
14.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical College of Georgia Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Augusta, Georgia, sponsored by Medical College of Georgia.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14.3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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.

  • US clinical experience required

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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 graduates57%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrea Prosser
Program coordinator
Lane Ulrich
Coordinator phone
(706) 721-1160
Program phone
(762) 375-3715
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Georgia

Department of Ophthalmology 1120 15th Street BA 2720 Augusta, GA 30912 Open in Google Maps

Medical College of Georgia Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical College of Georgia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical College of Georgia Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Medical College of Georgia Program IMG-friendly?

About 14.3% of residents at Medical College of Georgia 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 Medical College of Georgia Program?

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

Do program signals help at Medical College of Georgia Program?

Applicants who sent Medical College of Georgia Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Medical College of Georgia Program located?

Medical College of Georgia Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 1120 15th Street BA 2720 Augusta, GA 30912. Its sponsoring institution is Medical College of Georgia.

Who is the program director of Medical College of Georgia Program?

The program director is Andrea Prosser. The program coordinator, Lane Ulrich, is the usual contact for application questions.

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