Citrus Health Network Inc Program
Hialeah, FLLast Updated: 8/20/2026
About This Program
Our program is based in a Federally Qualified Health Center and stands out because of our integration with community wrap-around services. Our care is multidisciplinary and holistic, addressing not only psychiatric needs but also the sociocultural nuances of every child and family we encounter.
Program Length
2 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Avg Work Hours
40 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Prisa Zachariah, MD
Citrus Health Network
Primary Program Contact
Danays Hernandez
Citrus Health Network Inc
Survey Received: 6/30/2026
Program ID: 4051140142
Locations
Florida International University
11200 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Citrus Health Network-Center for Adolescent Treatment Services
8450 S Palm Dr
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Citrus Health Network-Maternal and Child Health Center
551 W 51st Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
Citrus Health Network-Early Childhood Development Programs
551 W 51st Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
Nicklaus Children's Dan Marino Outpatient Center
2900 S Commerce Pkwy
Weston, FL 33331
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)
Interviews Conducted Last Year
4 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
1:1
No Program Match
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK
No
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
--
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Requires Previous GME
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
1.8:1
Program Faculty
18
Female Faculty
53.8%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (16)
Non-Physicians (2)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 7
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
40 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
8 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Other
0
Year 2 - 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
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
8
Current Residents
Year 14
Year 24
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
JUN1
Interview Offer Dates
Jun 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5 Hours
Hospital Outpatient
8%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
92%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
$75K-$77K
Year 4 through Year 5
Year 4
$74,500
Year 5
$76,500
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days25
Sick Days--
Maximum # of paid days
25 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
0 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Hialeah, FL
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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