OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Old Dominion University Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Norfolk, Virginia, sponsored by Old Dominion University.

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About Old Dominion University Program

ACGME code
2405121157
Program director
Giovanni DiSandro
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Old Dominion University Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Norfolk, Virginia, sponsored by Old Dominion 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 46 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
  • Application deadline

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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%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Giovanni DiSandro
Program coordinator
Stephanie Ratcliffe
Coordinator phone
(757) 388-2473
Sponsoring institution
Old Dominion University

Department of Ophthalmology 600 Gresham Drive, Lions Center for Sight Norfolk, VA 23507 Open in Google Maps

Old Dominion University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Old Dominion University Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Old Dominion University Program IMG-friendly?

Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University Program?

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

Do program signals help at Old Dominion University Program?

Applicants who sent Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University Program located?

Old Dominion University Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 600 Gresham Drive, Lions Center for Sight Norfolk, VA 23507. Its sponsoring institution is Old Dominion University.

Who is the program director of Old Dominion University Program?

The program director is Giovanni DiSandro. The program coordinator, Stephanie Ratcliffe, is the usual contact for application questions.

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