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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Nuclear medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$71,454
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2001121087
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
5

Contact Information

Mark Joseph Foley
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As South Florida's only NCI designated cancer facility, University of Miami Silvester Comprehensive Center, we have a key position in assisting our oncology, surgery and radiotherapy colleagues in diagnosis and treatment of common and rare cancers in the area. With new investigative tools and increasing use of radiopharmaceuticals for therapy, we have great opportunities for advancing patient care and unique research with each of our dual boarded faculty members.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$71,454
PGY-1
$71,454
PGY-2
$74,366
PGY-3
$78,209
PGY-4
$81,302
PGY-5

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Miami, FL
Metropolitan Area
Miami, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

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
29.4%

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

Nominal Salary
$71,454
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,015
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2001121087
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
5
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Mark Joseph Foley
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 3/31/2027
Interview Period:
7/1/2026 - 3/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Yes, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
190
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Contact Person:
Merlen Sanchez

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
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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