University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Miami, FLLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

7 Positions

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2025

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$71K-$87K

20 Vacation Days
14 Sick Days

View All Benefits

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Marilyn Heng, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Health Syste

[email protected]
(305) 243-3315

Primary Program Contact

Viveka Spivey
Univ of Miami Jackson Memorial Hosp

[email protected]
(305) 243-3315
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/2/2025

Program ID: 2601121076

Locations

University of Miami/Jackson Health Syste
Suite 1263Z
1120 SW 14th Street
Miami, FL 33136

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

1611 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Participant Locations

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

3100 Sw 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Miami)

1201 Nw 16th St
Miami, FL 33125-1693

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital

900 Nw 17th St
Miami, FL 33136

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/UHealth Tower

1400 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Lennar Foundation Medical Center

5555 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Cables, FL 33146

Surgicare of Miramar

14601 Sw 29th St
Miramar, FL 33027

Orthopedic Associates of South Broward

4700 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

76 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

10.9:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1104260C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

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/Resident Ratio

0.8:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

22.2%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (27)

Non-Physicians (2)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 24

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

14 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Every fifth night for 11 month(s)

Year 3 - Every eleventh night or more for 6 month(s)

Year 4 - Every eleventh night or more for 10 month(s)

Year 5 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s7

PGY-2s7

PGY-3s7

PGY-4s7

PGY-5s7

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP24

Application Due

Sep 24, 2025

NOV22

Interview Period Starts

Nov 22, 2025 - Feb 7, 2026

2027 - 2028

SEP23

Application Due

Sep 23, 2026

NOV21

Interview Period Starts

Nov 21, 2026 - Feb 6, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

30%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Research rotation

Required (8 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$71K-$87K

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1

$70,790

PGY-2

$73,598

PGY-3

$76,597

PGY-4

$80,556

PGY-5

$87,253

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days14

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Miami, FL

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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