University of Missouri-Columbia Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of Missouri-Columbia Program
- ACGME code
- 2402822080
- Program director
- Samantha Herretes
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Missouri-Columbia Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Columbia, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
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 40 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.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White79%
- Asian21%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Samantha Herretes
- Program coordinator
- Sheri Samp
- Coordinator phone
- (573) 882-4688
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 Open in Google Maps
University of Missouri-Columbia Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Missouri-Columbia Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program IMG-friendly?
University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Missouri-Columbia Program located?
University of Missouri-Columbia Program is located at Mason Eye Institute One Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Columbia Program?
The program director is Samantha Herretes. The program coordinator, Sheri Samp, is the usual contact for application questions.