Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Palo Alto, California, sponsored by Stanford Health Care.
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- ACGME code
- 2400521033
- Program director
- Carolyn Pan
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.