Howard University Program
About This Program
Howard University Ophthalmology offers diverse clinical training at Howard University Hospital, NIH, VA Medical Centers in Washington, D.C. and Orlando, and Childrens National Hospital. Our mission-driven program emphasizes excellence in education, research, and service, focusing on eye diseases impacting minority populations, cultural competency, and increasing access to care locally and globally.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Leslie Jones, MD
Howard University Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Belinda Collins, BS
Howard Univ Hosp
Locations
Howard University Hospital
Ste 2000
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060-0002
50 Irving St Nw
Washington, DC 20422-0269
5201 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32806
1 Va Center
Togus, ME 04330
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Other letter(s) may be required. No further details provided.
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 24 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.