OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan Medical School Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
2402400072
Program director
Benjamin Botsford
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
12.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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.

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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

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Contact and location

Program director
Benjamin Botsford
Program coordinator
Louise Tetreault
Coordinator phone
(508) 334-6181
Program phone
(508) 334-6855
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

281 Lincoln Street 3rd Floor Worcester, MA 01605 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UMass Chan Medical School Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UMass Chan Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 12.5% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School 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 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. UMass Chan Medical School Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at UMass Chan Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at 281 Lincoln Street 3rd Floor Worcester, MA 01605. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan Medical School Program?

The program director is Benjamin Botsford. The program coordinator, Louise Tetreault, is the usual contact for application questions.

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