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University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Chicago, Illinois, sponsored by University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

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About University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program

ACGME code
2401621052
Program director
Peter MacIntosh
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Data updated
October 3, 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

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 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
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.

Do program signals help at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program?

Applicants who sent University of Illinois College of Medicine at 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 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.

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