OphthalmologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

Ophthalmology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
2404121138
Program director
Evan Waxman
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women22%
  • Men78%
  • White56%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Evan Waxman
Program coordinator
Siobahn Gallagher
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-2256
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh UPMC Vision Institute 1622 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UPMC Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at UPMC Medical Education 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 and H-1B visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at UPMC Medical Education Program?

Applicants who sent UPMC Medical Education Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh UPMC Vision Institute 1622 Locust Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Evan Waxman. The program coordinator, Siobahn Gallagher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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