Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program
About This Program
Our program provides a comprehensive introduction to ophthalmology through intensive clinical experience, with a strong emphasis on building a solid foundation in clinical care. Residents assume graded responsibility under close supervision, fostering progressive independence and career development. Robust opportunities for extended research training complement the clinical program. Our graduates are prepared to be outstanding clinicians and future leaders in ophthalmology-evidenced by 32 curren
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Arsham Sheybani, MD
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Amy E Jones, BA
Washington Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Washington Univ Sch of Med
Campus Box 8096
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110-1093
One Children'S Pl
St Louis, MO 63110-1077
5535 Delmar Blvd
St Louis, MO 63112-3095
915 N Grand Ave
St Louis, MO 63125
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.