Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
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- ACGME code
- 2404111137
- Program director
- James Dunn
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson 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 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 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 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White33%
- Asian50%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- James Dunn
- Program coordinator
- Rebecca Smith
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 440-3170
- Program phone
- (215) 928-3095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Wills Eye Residency Program at Jefferson 840 Walnut Street Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Open in Google Maps
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital 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 Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program located?
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program is located at Wills Eye Residency Program at Jefferson 840 Walnut Street Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19107. Its sponsoring institution is Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
Who is the program director of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program?
The program director is James Dunn. The program coordinator, Rebecca Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.