Florida International University / Baptist Health Program
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
5 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
72 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christopher Keith Senkowski, MD
Florida International University
Primary Program Contact
Claudia Pace, BS
Florida International University
Survey Received: 6/25/2025
Program ID: 4401100001
Locations
Florida International University
11200 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33199
Broward Health North
201 E Sample Rd
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 Sw 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155
South Miami Hospital
6200 Sw 73rd St
Miami, FL 33143
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 Sw 162nd Ave
Miami, FL 33196
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
65 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
13:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2317440C0, 2317440P0, 2317440P1
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
Yes
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
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
1.2:1
Program Faculty
29
Female Faculty
27.6%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
72 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Once per week for 4 week(s)
12
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
12
Year 3 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
12
Year 4 - Every fourth night for 4 week(s)
12
Year 5 - Every fifth night for 4 week(s)
12
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
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
25
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2025
NOV1
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
NOV1
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
NOV1
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
72
Hospital Outpatient
10%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
0%
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
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
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Off-campus electives
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
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
$64k-$74k
PGY-1 through PGY-5
PGY-1
$64,000
PGY-2
$66,000
PGY-3
$68,000
PGY-4
$71,000
PGY-5
$74,000
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.