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Nazareth Hospital Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Nazareth Hospital.

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About Nazareth Hospital Program

ACGME code
2404100174
Program director
Imtiaz Chaudhry
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
16.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Nazareth Hospital Program is a community-based Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Nazareth Hospital.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16.7% 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score

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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 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Contact and location

Program director
Imtiaz Chaudhry
Program coordinator
Jennifer McWilliams
Coordinator phone
(215) 266-6837
Program phone
(215) 639-4500
Sponsoring institution
Nazareth Hospital

2601 Holme Ave Philadelphia, PA 19152 Open in Google Maps

Nazareth Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Nazareth Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Nazareth Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 16.7% of residents at Nazareth Hospital 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 Nazareth Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Nazareth Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Nazareth Hospital Program?

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

Where is Nazareth Hospital Program located?

Nazareth Hospital Program is located at 2601 Holme Ave Philadelphia, PA 19152. Its sponsoring institution is Nazareth Hospital.

Who is the program director of Nazareth Hospital Program?

The program director is Imtiaz Chaudhry. The program coordinator, Jennifer McWilliams, is the usual contact for application questions.

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