OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Florida Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
2401121042
Program director
Jonathan Hu
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College 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 50 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.

  • 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%
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

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White67%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Hu
Program coordinator
Christina Kuruppacherry
Coordinator phone
(532) 273-8776
Program phone
(352) 273-8787
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Dept of Ophthalmology Box 100284, JHMHC Gainesville, FL 32610 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Florida 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 Florida Program IMG-friendly?

University of Florida 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 Florida Program?

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

Do program signals help at University of Florida Program?

Applicants who sent University of Florida 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 Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Dept of Ophthalmology Box 100284, JHMHC Gainesville, FL 32610. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Jonathan Hu. The program coordinator, Christina Kuruppacherry, is the usual contact for application questions.

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