OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
2403321086
Program director
Albert Khouri
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • 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 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White70%
  • Asian40%

Contact and location

Program director
Albert Khouri
Program coordinator
Mary Carola
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-2063
Program phone
(973) 972-2045
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Ophthalmology Doctors Office Center 90 Bergen Street, 6th Floor Newark, NJ 07103 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

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

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology Doctors Office Center 90 Bergen Street, 6th Floor Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Albert Khouri. The program coordinator, Mary Carola, is the usual contact for application questions.

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