Florida International University/Baptist Health Program
About This Program
Program Length
1 Year
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2025
Avg Work Hours
55 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael Swartzon, MD
West Kendall Baptist Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Margaret Godet, MD
West Kendall Baptist Hosp
Survey Received: 6/25/2025
Program ID: 1271112139
Locations
West Kendall Baptist Hosp
Sports Med Pgm
9555 SW 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33196
Florida International University
11200 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Baptist Health Medical Group Family Medicine Center
15955 Sw 96th St
Miami, FL 33196
Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
1150 Campo Sano Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Florida International University-Athletic Training Department
11200 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Doctors Hospital Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Center
1222 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
1450 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 Sw 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33196
Barry University-Athletic Department
11300 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami Shores, FL 33161
St Thomas University-Athletic Department
16401 Nw 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
13 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
6.5:1
Participates In
Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
Code: 1538127F0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
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Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
3.8:1
Program Faculty
18
Female Faculty
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Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 10
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
55 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
18 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
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
40
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
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
2
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP15
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
OCT16
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
OCT31
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
OCT16
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
55%
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
$75k
PGY-4
PGY-4
$75,000
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
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