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 Shenika Frazier, MBA, BS, AA
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
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- Mentors they have worked with.
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Jul 13, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
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.