University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
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- ACGME code
- 2401621052
- Program director
- Peter MacIntosh
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 4%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates96%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs4%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White29%
- Asian54%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter MacIntosh
- Program coordinator
- Tamarise Maldonado
- Coordinator phone
- (312) 996-7774
- Program phone
- (312) 996-9120
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Office 3.138 1855 West Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612 Open in Google Maps
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program IMG-friendly?
About 4% of residents at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program located?
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program is located at University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Ophthalmology Office 3.138 1855 West Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60612. Its sponsoring institution is University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.
Who is the program director of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?
The program director is Peter MacIntosh. The program coordinator, Tamarise Maldonado, is the usual contact for application questions.