Palmetto General Hospital Program
About This Program
Residents benefit from innovative didactics, early subspeciality exposure, and dedicated mentorship. Our community-focused mission and supportive learning environment foster both clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Derek Almendares, DO
Palmetto General Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth Romero
Palmetto General Hospitals
Locations
Palmetto General Hospital
Graduate Medical Education, Suite 311
2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016-1801
3200 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.