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University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine.

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About University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2402021059
Program director
Christopher Compton
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Louisville, Kentucky, sponsored by University of Louisville School of Medicine.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • 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
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White91%
  • Asian9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Compton
Program coordinator
Erin Moody
Coordinator phone
(502) 852-0710
Program phone
(251) 979-7293
Sponsoring institution
University of Louisville School of Medicine

301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Kentucky Lions Eye Center Louisville, KY 40202 Open in Google Maps

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Louisville School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

University of Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at University of Louisville School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Louisville School of Medicine 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 Louisville School of Medicine Program located?

University of Louisville School of Medicine Program is located at 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Kentucky Lions Eye Center Louisville, KY 40202. Its sponsoring institution is University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Louisville School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Christopher Compton. The program coordinator, Erin Moody, is the usual contact for application questions.

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