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Palmetto General Hospital Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Hialeah, FL(Hialeah, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$54,000
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201100742
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The mission of Palmetto General Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program is to train and educate residents to be competent and compassionate practitioners in the core knowledge and skills of Family Medicine. Our hope is to improve the health of the people of South Florida by training a diverse workforce of primary care practitioners that will improve the health of the medically under-served in the region.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$54,000
PGY-1
$56,000
PGY-2
$58,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Hialeah, FL
Metropolitan Area
Hialeah, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
94(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$461K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
43.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
414K
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.59
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
12.35
Gas (per gallon)
$3.61
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$54,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,447
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201100742
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Peter M Cohen
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 1/19/2026
Interview Period:
9/24/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2121120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Palmetto General Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Palmetto General Hospital
Contact Person:
Arlet Romero

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
37.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
62.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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