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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
00
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

0

Salary Progression

$59,847
PGY-1
$62,127
PGY-2
$64,451
PGY-3
00

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

City & State
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Metropolitan Area
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

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

Nominal Salary
$59,847
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,341
Value Rating
Good
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:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-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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