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Southern Winds Hospital Program

PsychiatryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Hialeah, FL(Hialeah, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#278
Specialty Rank
$53,500
PGY1 Salary
70.0%
IMG %
#278
Psychiatry Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100007
NRMP Code:
2393400C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
55

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
198
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
60/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
54.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our Psychiatry Residency at Southern Winds Hospital is unique as the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in South Florida. We offer diverse clinical experiences, strong community-focused care, and early leadership opportunities. Residents receive personalized mentorship, wellness support, and training that prepares them to become compassionate, competent psychiatrists ready to serve in a variety of healthcare settings.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$53,500
PGY-1
$54,500
PGY-2
$55,500
PGY-3
$56,500
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Hialeah, FL
Metropolitan Area
Hialeah, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
94(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$461K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
43.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.59
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
12.35
Gas (per gallon)
$3.61
Gym Membership
42

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$53,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,915
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100007
NRMP Code:
2393400C0YOG
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
55
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Juan Diego Oms
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/30/2025 - 2/5/2026
Interview Period:
10/31/2025 - 1/1/1970
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:
214
Min Step 2 Score:
198

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:
2393400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Southern Winds Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Southern Winds Hospital
Contact Person:
Raquel Valdes

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10
PGY-4:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
198
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
70.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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