OphthalmologyUniversity Based

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, sponsored by University of North Carolina Hospitals.

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About University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

ACGME code
2403631119
Program director
Yang Zhang
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Data updated
October 3, 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

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 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
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.

Do program signals help at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of North Carolina Hospitals 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 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.

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