Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 2404111133
- Program director
- Christopher Weller
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Hershey, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
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 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.
- 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
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White75%
- Asian17%
- Black or African American17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Weller
- Program coordinator
- Karen Minick
- Coordinator phone
- (717) 531-0003
- Program phone
- –
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
UPC1 - Suite 800, MC HU19 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Open in Google Maps
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center 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 Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program located?
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program is located at UPC1 - Suite 800, MC HU19 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033. Its sponsoring institution is Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program?
The program director is Christopher Weller. The program coordinator, Karen Minick, is the usual contact for application questions.