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University of Michigan Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan.

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About University of Michigan Program

ACGME code
2402511072
Program director
Ariane Kaplan
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Michigan Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Ann Arbor, Michigan, sponsored by University of Michigan.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • 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%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White57%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%

Contact and location

Program director
Ariane Kaplan
Program coordinator
Laura Gwyn
Coordinator phone
(734) 764-5208
Sponsoring institution
University of Michigan

W K Kellogg Eye Center, SPC 5714 1000 Wall Street, Rm 647 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Open in Google Maps

University of Michigan Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Michigan Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program IMG-friendly?

University of Michigan Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 Michigan Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Michigan Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at University of Michigan Program?

Applicants who sent University of Michigan 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 Michigan Program located?

University of Michigan Program is located at W K Kellogg Eye Center, SPC 5714 1000 Wall Street, Rm 647 Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Its sponsoring institution is University of Michigan.

Who is the program director of University of Michigan Program?

The program director is Ariane Kaplan. The program coordinator, Laura Gwyn, is the usual contact for application questions.

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