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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2405121156
Program director
Arthi Venkat
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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 65 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
  • 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%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White69%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Arthi Venkat
Program coordinator
Debbie Perry
Coordinator phone
(434) 982-1696
Program phone
(909) 720-2178
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

PO Box 800715 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia 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 Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center 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 Virginia Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Virginia 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 Virginia Medical Center Program located?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at PO Box 800715 Charlottesville, VA 22908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Arthi Venkat. The program coordinator, Debbie Perry, is the usual contact for application questions.

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