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University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

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About University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program

ACGME code
2401111043
Program director
Chrisfouad Alabiad
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

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 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Chrisfouad Alabiad
Program coordinator
Basil Williams
Coordinator phone
(305) 326-6391
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

University of Miami School of Medicine 900 NW 17th Street Miami, FL 33136 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program sponsor visas?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 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 Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program IMG-friendly?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 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 Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 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 Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program?

Applicants who sent University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 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 Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program located?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program is located at University of Miami School of Medicine 900 NW 17th Street Miami, FL 33136. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program?

The program director is Chrisfouad Alabiad. The program coordinator, Basil Williams, is the usual contact for application questions.

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