OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

Ophthalmology residency program in St Louis, Missouri, sponsored by SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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About SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2402821083
Program director
Rafif Ghadban
Location
St Louis, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 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

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 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
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.

Do program signals help at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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.

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