University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Miami, FLLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Train in a new state of art ED at one of the nation's largest public hospitals and South Florida's busiest trauma center. Our residents care for a diverse population across academic, county, and community sites-including Jackson Memorial and Holy Cross-gaining unmatched clinical experience. A dynamic curriculum, expert faculty, and vibrant Miami setting prepare graduates to thrive in any emergency medicine environment.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

20 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

51 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

Residency CAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$71K-$81K

28 Vacation Days
14 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Christopher Freeman, BA, MD, MD
Jackson Memorial Hosp

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Isabelle St-Cyr
Jackson Memorial Hosp

[email protected]
(305) 355-6820

Survey Received: 7/8/2026

Program ID: 1101100193

Locations

Jackson Memorial Hosp
Emergency Med Pgm
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Sponsor Location

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

1611 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Participant Locations

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Miami)

1201 Nw 16th St
Miami, FL 33125-1693

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/UHealth Tower

1400 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Holy Cross Hospital

4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

20 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

1:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)

Doesn't Participate In

San Francisco Match
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
None

Program Offers

Second Look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

1 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

40%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (55)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 24, July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

51 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every third night for 4 week(s)

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)

Year 3 - N/A

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 120

Year 220

Year 315

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

Categorical positions

Army positions

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Interview Offer Dates

Specialty Universal Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

5 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

On-call meal allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$71K-$81K

Year 1 through Year 4

Year 1

$70,790

Year 2

$73,598

Year 3

$76,597

Year 4

$80,556

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days14

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Miami, FL

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Second Look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs