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Cleveland Clinic (Florida) Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Weston, FL(Weston, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#109
Specialty Rank
$62,966
PGY1 Salary
68.2%
IMG %
#109
Surgery Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401113432
NRMP Code:
1383440P0
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Raul Jacobo Rosenthal
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
32
00
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Cleveland Clinic Florida's general surgery residency program welcomes your interest in training here. This is a five-year program with 4 categorical positions per year, including six preliminary for PGY1 and PGY2. Our commitment is to train young surgeons in a high level of clinical competence, while at that same time teaching them the importance of an up-to-date knowledge of surgical science.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$62,966
PGY-1
$65,624
PGY-2
$68,217
PGY-3
$71,736
PGY-4
$76,765
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Weston, FL
Metropolitan Area
Weston, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
91(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$369K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$50K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
51 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.3
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
91°F
Winter
76°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
70"
Humidity
76%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
12.74
Gas (per gallon)
$3.72
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,966
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,193
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401113432
NRMP Code:
1383440P0
Total Positions:
26
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Raul Jacobo Rosenthal
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/30/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1383440P0, 1383440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Primary Teaching Site:
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Contact Person:
Richard Nagle
Contact Email:
nagler@ccf.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15
Unpaid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
68.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
75th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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