Nicklaus Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Our fellowship provides high-volume, hands-on clinical experience with a wide range of patients and pathologies. A state-of-the-art simulation lab enhances skill development in a controlled, high-fidelity setting. Fellows receive close mentorship from experienced attendings, ensuring personalized guidance. The program includes comprehensive POCUS training, with the option to pursue an embedded ultrasound fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michelle Blumstein, MD
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Jacqueline Vassallo
Nicklaus Children's Hosp
Locations
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Medical Education
3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155
4300 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140
1611 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Other letter(s) may be required. No further details provided.
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
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
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.