SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 2402821083
- Program director
- Rafif Ghadban
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
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 60 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.
- 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 graduates92%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White33%
- Asian58%
- Black or African American8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rafif Ghadban
- Program coordinator
- Alexandria Pranschke
- Coordinator phone
- (314) 617-3317
- Program phone
- (314) 577-5660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
SLUCare Academic Pavilion 1008 S. Spring Avenue St Louis, MO 63110 Open in Google Maps
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Yes. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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 SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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 SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program located?
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program is located at SLUCare Academic Pavilion 1008 S. Spring Avenue St Louis, MO 63110. Its sponsoring institution is SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Rafif Ghadban. The program coordinator, Alexandria Pranschke, is the usual contact for application questions.