OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

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About Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program

ACGME code
2404111137
Program director
James Dunn
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 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

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

  • 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
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.

Do program signals help at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

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