MedStar Health Georgetown University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.
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- ACGME code
- 2401032041
- Program director
- Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.
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 58 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.
- Application deadline
- 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
- Women71%
- Men29%
- White42%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino21%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke
- Program coordinator
- Penelope Helfgott
- Coordinator phone
- (202) 877-6159
- Program phone
- (202) 444-4968
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- MedStar Health Georgetown University
Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center 110 Irving Street, NW Suite 1A-19 Washington, DC 20010 Open in Google Maps
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program: frequently asked questions
Does MedStar Health Georgetown University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. MedStar Health Georgetown University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program IMG-friendly?
MedStar Health Georgetown University 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 MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. MedStar Health Georgetown University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is MedStar Health Georgetown University Program located?
MedStar Health Georgetown University Program is located at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center 110 Irving Street, NW Suite 1A-19 Washington, DC 20010. Its sponsoring institution is MedStar Health Georgetown University.
Who is the program director of MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?
The program director is Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke. The program coordinator, Penelope Helfgott, is the usual contact for application questions.