Nicklaus Children's Hospital Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
84
Positions
#78
Specialty Rank
$64,916
PGY1 Salary
47.7%
IMG %
#78
Pediatrics Ranking
64th Percentile
Top 36% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201112057
- NRMP Code:
- 1110320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 220
Contact Information
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 436
- Female Faculty:
- 51.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The NCH Pediatric Residency Program prepares its trainees for a lifetime of quality practice either in primary care pediatrics or subspecialty care. Residents assume increasing responsibility/autonomy as they expand their medical knowledge and acquire further clinical skills and expertise. Emphasis is placed on providing a balanced curriculum that offers experiences in all facets of pediatrics from the most complex intensive care to the ambulatory general pediatrics.
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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,916
PGY-1
$67,662
PGY-2
$70,532
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 32.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 419K
- 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:
- 3201112057
- NRMP Code:
- 1110320C0
- Total Positions:
- 84
- Interviews:
- 220
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1110320C0, 1110320C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Alina Gonzalez
- Contact Email:
- peds.coordinator@Nicklaushealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 28
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:28PGY-2:28PGY-3:28
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 47.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 39th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 24.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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