University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Fort Lauderdale, FL(Lauderdale, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#311
Specialty Rank
$63,792
PGY1 Salary
46.7%
IMG %
#311
Surgery Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401100444
- NRMP Code:
- 1821440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 23
- Female Faculty:
- 13%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program trains surgery residents in new care delivery of surgical medicine, while working closely with experts in the field who are enthusiastic educators. The clinical and surgical opportunities allow residents to care for a diverse patient population with equally diverse medical conditions. Located at Holy Cross Hospital community / academic institution hybrid with varied experience at University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital South Florida largest tertiary care institution.
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,792
PGY-1
$66,075
PGY-2
$67,998
PGY-3
$70,224
PGY-4
$72,898
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 31.2%(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:
- 4401100444
- NRMP Code:
- 1821440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Handel Ricar
- Email:
- hrobinson@med.miami.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2025 - 1/20/2026
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1821440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Anna Volkodav
- Contact Email:
- axv846@med.miami.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 46.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 31st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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