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MCW Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Residency Program FAQs

Residency Applications FAQs

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How many residents do you match per year?

We are an integrated program with four (4) residents per year for a total of 16 residents.

How do I apply to your program?

We use the Central Application Service of the San Francisco Matching Program to process our applications. Please visit the SF Match website for application information. We require the standard documentation: CAS application, college and medical school transcripts, USMLE scores, three reference letters, and the Dean’s letter, plus appropriate ECFMG documentation for international graduates. We do not accept any applications outside of the match.

SF MATCH WEBSITE

When is the best time to submit my application?

We recommend having your file complete and submitted by the first week of September. Applications are reviewed on an on-going basis, and we continue to review any updated documents submitted through SF Match after the initial application as well. Please find our current interview dates on our program profile on the SF Match website.

SF MATCH WEBSITE

What is your application deadline and how will I be notified if I am selected for an interview?

Our deadline is generally early to mid-October. (Please check information on the SF Match website to confirm). We will send a confirmation to the applicants in each batch as we receive the applications from SF Match. Applicants will receive an email (from the program coordinator or SF Match) if they are chosen for an interview, followed by additional program and interview information as well as a request for any further required documentation. We regret that we may not be able to send notifications to all of the applicants who are not granted an interview. 

Disclaimer: We have minimum visual acuity and stereopsis required in order to be a resident in the program. Should you accept an interview at this program, we will address this at that time. Should you have questions about this, please contact us.


SF Match Website

What is the start date of your program?
We begin on the first business day of July; however, there is typically a week set aside for orientation. There will also be around 3-5 days of orientation for Froedtert Hospital, MCW, and the VA the last two weeks of June.
Do you accept applications from DOs and do DOs have to take the USMLE?
Yes we accept DO applications. We will accept COMLEX scores in place of the USMLE.
Do you accept IMGs?
Yes. All international medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate before they will be considered for an interview.
Do you require US clinical experience?

No.

Do you sponsor any visas?
We do sponsor J-1 visas but unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor H1-B visas at this time.
Do you have a minimum or maximum requirement for years since graduation?

No.

Contact for Residency Programs

Ophthalmology Residency

Contact information for the ophthalmology residency program at MCW

SF Match Program Office (415) 561-8535

 

Residency Program Directors

Edward Randerson, MD - Program Director
Heather Stiff, MD - Associate Program Director

 

Education Program Coordinator

Renee Ware

reware@mcw.edu

 

 

Residency Program Inbox

Ophth-Residency@mcw.edu

 

Pediatric Optometry Residency

Contact information for the pediatric optometry residency program with MCW and Children's Wisconsin

OR Match Program Office (800) 461-6322

 

MCW and Children's Wisconsin Pediatric Optometry Residency Program Director

Tracey Strombeck, OD

OR Match Website

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