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University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine.

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About University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2402821081
Program director
Komal Desai
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 3, 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

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
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
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.

Do program signals help at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine 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 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.

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