Broward Health Program
About This Program
This is a four-year, ACGME-accredited surgical training program that includes an integrated internship year. It offers a comprehensive blend of clinical training, academic development, and research opportunities. The program highlights inpatient and emergency room clinical and surgical rounds and practice within a Level I and a Level II trauma center and within ambulatory care facilities. Clinical rotations embedded in local established & successful general ophthalmology & subspecialty practices
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shailesh Kumar Gupta, BA, MD, MBA
Broward Health
Primary Program Contact
Myrlande Thelusme, MBA
Broward Health
Locations
Broward Health
GME / Ophthalmology Residency
201 E Sample Rd
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064-3502
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2510
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
6280 W Sample Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33067
11195 Jog Rd
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
4800 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33445
2900 W Cypress Creek Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
220 Sw 84th Ave
Plantation, FL 33324
2540 Ne 9th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1776 N Pine Island Rd
Plantation, FL 33322
2625 Executive Park Dr
Weston, FL 33331
1228 S Pine Island Rd
Plantation, FL 33324
301 Nw 82nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.