Florida International University/Baptist Health Program
About This Program
Program in South FL provides year-round sports medicine coverage experience for numerous high schools, colleges collegiate teams including FIU Athletics, Barry University Athletics, St Thomas University, and professional teams including Miami Dolphins, Miami HEAT, Florida Panthers, Inter Miami CF and Miami FC Soccer. Fellows can participate in high-profile sporting events like Miami Open Tennis, Miami Marathon, Capital One Orange Bowl and Miami Beach Bowl.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gautam Pratap Yagnik, MD
Baptist Health South Florida
Primary Program Contact
Maria C Corradine, BS
Florida International University
Locations
Baptist Health South Florida
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship
1150 Campo Sano Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146-1100
11200 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
1150 Campo Sano Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
9555 Sw 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33196
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 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 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 14, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 16 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.