University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.
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- ACGME code
- 2401111043
- Program director
- Chrisfouad Alabiad
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.