BLOOD BANKING/TRANSFUSION MEDICINE (PTH)

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Miami, FLLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

1 Position

Application Deadline

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Program Statistics

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Compensation

28 Vacation Days
14 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Andrea Miriam Cuartas Duque, MD
Jackson Memorial Hosp

[email protected]
(210) 273-9739

Primary Program Contact

Anail Moreno
Univ of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hosp

[email protected]
(305) 243-1566
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 3051121089

Locations

Jackson Memorial Hosp
Holtz Ctr
1611 NW 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

1611 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Participant Locations

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/UHealth Tower

1400 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

1475 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136

Community Blood Center of South Florida

1700 N State Rd 7
Lauderhill, FL 33313

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

4 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

4:1

Program Participation

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

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

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

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 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 or outside 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/Resident Ratio

7:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

42.9%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (7)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 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

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - 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-1s1

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL1

Interview Period Starts

Jul 1, 2024 - Jul 1, 2024

2027 - 2028

AUG1

Interview Period Starts

Aug 1, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

20%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

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

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

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

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

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

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

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.

Vacation Days28

Sick Days14

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

14 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

14 days

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

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

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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