University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
About This Program
Our medical genetics residency program teaches through didactics, formal discussions, and clinical encounters under the guidance of board-certified faculty, genetic counselors, and clinical and basic science researchers. The program involves the evaluation of patients seen and treated in the clinic and/or consults, presentation of clinical cases, coursework, conferences, and readings that cover a broad spectrum of medical genetics information and terminology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Willa Thorson, MD
Jackson Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Chwanda (Nikki) S Frazier-Collier, MBA
Univ of Miami Jackson Memorial Hosp
Locations
Jackson Memorial Hosp
BRB 369
1501 NW 10th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1120 Nw 14th St
Miami, FL 33136
1475 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1601 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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 Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 3, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 6, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-3
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.