University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Jacksonville, FL(Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
46
Positions
#198
Specialty Rank
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
56.5%
IMG %
#198
Pediatrics Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201121055
- NRMP Code:
- 1101320C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 248
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 51
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 126
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 48.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Free-standing, children's hospital with designated pediatric trauma referral center, level 4 NICU, quarternary PICU. Tertiary care, metropolitan safety net hospital (Level I trauma center and Level III NICU), Research, Advocacy & Global Health Track with international options in Colombia, China, & Dominican Republic. State-of-the-art telemedicine/teleconferencing facilities, Emphasis on advocacy, QI & scholarship. Strong track record of fellowship and job placement for graduating residents.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,177
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not 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
- 78(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $435K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 32.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
63°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
72"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.80
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201121055
- NRMP Code:
- 1101320C0
- Total Positions:
- 46
- Interviews:
- 248
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ayesha Mirza
- Email:
- ayesha.mirza@jax.ufl.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- 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:
- 1101320C0, 1101320P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Wolfson Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Wolfson Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Tara McCormack
- Contact Email:
- tara.mccormack@jax.ufl.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:14
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 56.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 51st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 28.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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