OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Washington, District of Columbia, sponsored by MedStar Health Georgetown University.

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About MedStar Health Georgetown University Program

ACGME code
2401032041
Program director
Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Data updated
October 3, 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

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

  • 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
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.

Do program signals help at MedStar Health Georgetown University Program?

Applicants who sent MedStar Health Georgetown 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 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.

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