University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
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- ACGME code
- 2404821149
- Program director
- Emma Loucks
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates91%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Emma Loucks
- Program coordinator
- Briana Soto Uribe
- Coordinator phone
- (409) 747-5801
- Program phone
- (409) 747-5401
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1106 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program IMG-friendly?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program located?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1106. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program?
The program director is Emma Loucks. The program coordinator, Briana Soto Uribe, is the usual contact for application questions.