University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
See how you matchAbout University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program
- ACGME code
- 2404121136
- Program director
- Victoria Addis
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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.
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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%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Victoria Addis
- Program coordinator
- John Dempsey
- Coordinator phone
- (215) 662-8069
- Program phone
- (215) 662-9181
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
Scheie Eye Institute 51 N 39th Street Suite 515 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps
University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program sponsor visas?
University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute 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 Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program IMG-friendly?
University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute 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 Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program located?
University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program is located at Scheie Eye Institute 51 N 39th Street Suite 515 Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Who is the program director of University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye Institute Program?
The program director is Victoria Addis. The program coordinator, John Dempsey, is the usual contact for application questions.