University of North Carolina Hospitals Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.
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- ACGME code
- 2403631119
- Program director
- Yang Zhang
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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 graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White33%
- Asian58%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Yang Zhang
- Program coordinator
- Olivia Hall
- Coordinator phone
- (919) 445-2020
- Program phone
- (919) 966-5296
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
Department of Ophthalmology 5151 Bioinformatics Building, CB# 7040 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Open in Google Maps
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of North Carolina Hospitals Program sponsor visas?
University of North Carolina Hospitals 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 North Carolina Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of North Carolina Hospitals 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 North Carolina Hospitals Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of North Carolina Hospitals Program located?
University of North Carolina Hospitals Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 5151 Bioinformatics Building, CB# 7040 Chapel Hill, NC 27599. Its sponsoring institution is University of North Carolina Hospitals.
Who is the program director of University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?
The program director is Yang Zhang. The program coordinator, Olivia Hall, is the usual contact for application questions.