University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
Medical genetics and genomicsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$73,598
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1301121049
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our medical genetics residency program teaches through didactics, formal discussions, and clinical encounters under the guidance of board-certified faculty, genetic counselors, and clinical and basic science researchers. The program involves the evaluation of patients seen and treated in the clinic and/or consults, presentation of clinical cases, coursework, conferences, and readings that cover a broad spectrum of medical genetics information and terminology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,598
PGY-1
$73,598
PGY-2
$76,598
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 94(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $415K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $70K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.5%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.27
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
10.53
Gas (per gallon)
$3.08
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1301121049
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Willa Thorson
- Email:
- wthorson@med.miami.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/6/2026 - 8/3/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/6/2026 - 9/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 188
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 184
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1104130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Miami/Jackson Health System
- Contact Person:
- Chwanda (Nikki) S Frazier-Collier
- Contact Email:
- c.frazier@med.miami.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 184
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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