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University of Minnesota Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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About University of Minnesota Program

ACGME code
2402621077
Program director
Karen Armbrust
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Minnesota Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

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 75 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.

  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Karen Armbrust
Program coordinator
Lori Vandermerwe
Coordinator phone
(612) 625-4400
Program phone
(507) 250-4853
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
University of Minnesota

MMC 493 420 Delaware St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Open in Google Maps

University of Minnesota Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Minnesota Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program IMG-friendly?

University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program?

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

Do program signals help at University of Minnesota Program?

Applicants who sent University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota Program located?

University of Minnesota Program is located at MMC 493 420 Delaware St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455. Its sponsoring institution is University of Minnesota.

Who is the program director of University of Minnesota Program?

The program director is Karen Armbrust. The program coordinator, Lori Vandermerwe, is the usual contact for application questions.

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