Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.
See how you matchAbout Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2400522031
- Program director
- Kristina Austin
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 12.5%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program is a community-based Ophthalmology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by Sutter Health.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates87%
- US DO graduates0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Kristina Austin
- Program coordinator
- Fernarem Solis
- Coordinator phone
- (415) 600-3930
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Sutter Health
Department of Ophthalmology 711 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 250 San Francisco, CA 94102 Open in Google Maps
Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 12.5% of residents at Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program located?
Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 711 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 250 San Francisco, CA 94102. Its sponsoring institution is Sutter Health.
Who is the program director of Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program?
The program director is Kristina Austin. The program coordinator, Fernarem Solis, is the usual contact for application questions.