University of Minnesota Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
See how you matchAbout University of Minnesota Program
- ACGME code
- 2402621077
- Program director
- Karen Armbrust
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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 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.
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.