OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

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About Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program

ACGME code
2400521033
Program director
Carolyn Pan
Location
Palo Alto, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • 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 graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White36%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Carolyn Pan
Program coordinator
Brooke Byron
Coordinator phone
(650) 725-1397
Program phone
(650) 723-4000
Sponsoring institution
Stanford Health Care

Stanford University Medical Center Byers Eye Institute at Stanford 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA 94303 Open in Google Maps

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

Applicants who sent Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program located?

Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program is located at Stanford University Medical Center Byers Eye Institute at Stanford 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA 94303. Its sponsoring institution is Stanford Health Care.

Who is the program director of Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program?

The program director is Carolyn Pan. The program coordinator, Brooke Byron, is the usual contact for application questions.

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