UMass Chan Medical School Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.
See how you matchAbout UMass Chan Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 2402400072
- Program director
- Benjamin Botsford
- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.