Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 2403321086
- Program director
- Albert Khouri
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.