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University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

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About University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program

ACGME code
2400366001
Program director
Misha Faustina
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
66.7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsored by University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66.7% 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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score

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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 graduates33%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Contact and location

Program director
Misha Faustina
Program coordinator
Shelby Gibson
Coordinator phone
(602) 839-5995
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

475 N. 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 Open in Google Maps

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program IMG-friendly?

About 66.7% of residents at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program?

Applicants who sent University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program located?

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program is located at 475 N. 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004. Its sponsoring institution is University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Who is the program director of University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Program?

The program director is Misha Faustina. The program coordinator, Shelby Gibson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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