University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
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- ACGME code
- 2402821081
- Program director
- Komal Desai
- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 19%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- 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 graduates81%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs19%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White63%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino19%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Komal Desai
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer Harden
- Coordinator phone
- (816) 404-1780
- Program phone
- (816) 404-3900
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
UMKC School of Medicine Dept of Ophthalmology 2101 Charlotte Street, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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 Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 19% of residents at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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-Kansas City School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program located?
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program is located at UMKC School of Medicine Dept of Ophthalmology 2101 Charlotte Street, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Komal Desai. The program coordinator, Jennifer Harden, is the usual contact for application questions.