OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of California (San Francisco) Program

Ophthalmology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

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About University of California (San Francisco) Program

ACGME code
2400521032
Program director
Saras Ramanathan
Location
San Francisco, California
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of California (San Francisco) Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in San Francisco, California, sponsored by University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • 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 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White38%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Saras Ramanathan
Program coordinator
Regina Akhmadullina
Coordinator phone
(415) 476-2896
Program phone
(773) 960-1964
Sponsoring institution
University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine

Dept of Ophthalmology 490 Illinois Street, 5th floor San Francisco, CA 94158 Open in Google Maps

University of California (San Francisco) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of California (San Francisco) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of California (San Francisco) Program IMG-friendly?

University of California (San Francisco) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of California (San Francisco) 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 Francisco) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of California (San Francisco) Program?

Applicants who sent University of California (San Francisco) 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 Francisco) Program located?

University of California (San Francisco) Program is located at Dept of Ophthalmology 490 Illinois Street, 5th floor San Francisco, CA 94158. Its sponsoring institution is University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of California (San Francisco) Program?

The program director is Saras Ramanathan. The program coordinator, Regina Akhmadullina, is the usual contact for application questions.

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