OphthalmologyUniversity Based

University of Chicago Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

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About University of Chicago Program

ACGME code
2401621174
Program director
Peter Veldman
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Chicago Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Chicago Medical Center.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

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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%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Veldman
Program coordinator
Goldie Gorski
Coordinator phone
(773) 702-5984
Sponsoring institution
University of Chicago Medical Center

Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Science 5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 2114 Chicago, IL 60637 Open in Google Maps

University of Chicago Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Chicago Program sponsor visas?

University of Chicago Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Chicago Program IMG-friendly?

University of Chicago Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Chicago Program?

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

Do program signals help at University of Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Chicago 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 Chicago Program located?

University of Chicago Program is located at Dept of Ophthalmology and Visual Science 5841 S Maryland Avenue, MC 2114 Chicago, IL 60637. Its sponsoring institution is University of Chicago Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Chicago Program?

The program director is Peter Veldman. The program coordinator, Goldie Gorski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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