Broward Health Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fort Lauderdale, FL(Fort Lauderdale, Florida Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$59,847
PGY1 Salary
54.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201100431
- NRMP Code:
- 1892320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 189
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 63
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The pediatric residency program at the Children's Hospital provides the opportunity for residents to excel in a challenging academic environment, as part of a vibrant, tertiary care children's hospital. Our distinguished, dedicated faculty embraces above all, excellence in clinical care and superior clinical outcomes. A clinical environment that is based on child- and family-centered care provides the foundation for the educational experience.
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
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,847
PGY-1
$62,127
PGY-2
$64,451
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not 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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 96(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $394K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 33.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.39
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
61°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
12.87
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201100431
- NRMP Code:
- 1892320C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 189
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kristie Jo Rivers
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1892320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Broward Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Broward Health
- Contact Person:
- Victoria Ramos
- Contact Email:
- pedsresidency@browardhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 54.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 38th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 22.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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