Broward Health Program
Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fort Lauderdale, FL(Lauderdale, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$68,426
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3601100001
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 17
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Plastic Surgery Program is committed to maintaining the highest standards in education, evaluation and certification to ensure that our residents develop the knowledge, technical skills and professionalism required to become proficient plastic surgeons. During their training resident will spend time at our level-one trauma hospital working with faculty who perform complex reconstructive procedures, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and elective outpatient cosmetic procedure.
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
$68,426
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
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
- 29.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- 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:
- 3601100001
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 17
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jim Fletcher
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
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:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Broward Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Broward Health
- Contact Person:
- Rebecca Verpile
- Contact Email:
- GMEplasticsurgery@browardhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1
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
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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