University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
About This Program
The Epilepsy Fellowship at University of Miami provides comprehensive education in the pharmacological and surgical management of epilepsy in a diverse population. Our extensive curriculum includes education on the treatment of epilepsy in special populations and the management of comorbidities in epilepsy as well as exposure to evaluation with intracranial electrodes and to cutting edge treatment technology including neurostimulation devices.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Naymee Jeannette Velez-Ruiz, MD
Jackson Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Andrea Ruiz
Univ of Miami/JHS
Locations
Jackson Memorial Hosp
CRC 13 Fl
1120 NW 14th St
Miami, FL 33136
1400 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1150 Nw 14th St
Miami, FL 33136
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 15, 2025 - Apr 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.