OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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About University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2404821148
Program director
Richard Hession
Location
Dallas, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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.

  • Application deadline
  • 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%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White39%
  • Asian50%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Hession
Program coordinator
Andrea Davis
Coordinator phone
(214) 648-0464
Program phone
(214) 648-3848
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Department of Ophthalmology 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program located?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

The program director is Richard Hession. The program coordinator, Andrea Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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