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 Children's 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 S Jones, MD
Howard University Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Belinda Collins, BS
Howard Univ Hosp
Locations
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Avenue NW
Suite 2000
Washington, DC 20060
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 18, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 19, 2026 - Nov 20, 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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.