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University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

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About University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2400521030
Program director
Jeffrey Lee
Location
La Jolla, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in La Jolla, California, sponsored by University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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 graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White25%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Lee
Program coordinator
Robyn Austin
Coordinator phone
(858) 534-8858
Program phone
(619) 543-6244
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Diego) Medical Center

UCSD Shiley Eye Center (MC 0946) 9415 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0946 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 California (San Diego) Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 California (San Diego) Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Diego) Medical Center 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 California (San Diego) Medical Center Program located?

University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program is located at UCSD Shiley Eye Center (MC 0946) 9415 Campus Point Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0946. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Diego) Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jeffrey Lee. The program coordinator, Robyn Austin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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