University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
About This Program
The University of Miami/Jackson Health System Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship provides high-volume, multidisciplinary training at a quaternary academic referral center and one of the nation's largest public hospitals. Fellows care for a diverse patient population from South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America, gaining experience with advanced and uncommon malignancies. Training includes hepatobiliary, upper GI, melanoma, sarcoma, breast, endocrine, and gastrointestinal oncolog
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nipun Merchant, MD
Jackson Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Imilsy Gatell
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Locations
Jackson Memorial Hosp
Clinical Research Bldg 4th Fl Ste 410Q
1120 NW 14th St
Miami, FL 33136
1611 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1475 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
1400 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
Data not provided by program
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
Feb 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.