ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
UM/JMH Family Medicine Residency
Applicants
APPLICANT INFO
Thank you for your interest in our University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program!
We are the main hospital affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. All applications are processed through The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) and we participate in the National Resident Matching Program® (NRMP®). Visit the ERAS® and NRMP® websites for further information.
REQUIREMENTS
Our Program ID # 1201121087 Jackson Memorial Hospital Family Medicine.
Letters of Recommendation – We require at least 3 letters; one from a family medicine physician is highly recommended.
Each year we receive almost 1,000 applications for our eight (8) PGY1 positions.
Guidelines below:
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Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in family medicine through education, work, and/or volunteer experiences. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
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USMLE Step 1 score: Recommend pass with one attempt.
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USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) score: Recommend minimum of 230 with one attempt.
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Our average intern class’ Step 2 CK is 239.
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COMLEX scores are also accepted.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital sponsors J-1 visas only.
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Matched applicants - PGY1 orientation is usually early June and official employment date is June 24.
International Medical Graduate
Applicant Requirements:
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Recommend no more than one (1) year from medical school graduation.
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Recommend at least 6 months clinical experience in the United States that is relevant to Family Medicine (research or observerships do not qualify as clinical experience).
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Strongly prefer passing of USMLE Steps or COMLEX on first attempt.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital sponsors J-1 visas only.
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We do not offer observerships or pre-matches.
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For match eligibility, we require ECFMG certification prior to the start date.
Application Deadline
​ERAS opens in September. It is recommended to apply by October 1, but no later than November 1 with results of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK. COMLEX scores also accepted. Interviews typically take place on select dates November through December. No application status updates will be given over the phone. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Resident Stipends and Benefits
Salaries and benefits are negotiated yearly. PGY-1 2024-2025 salary is $68,728, plus an annual $2,500 professional allowance and $1,500 meal card. More information will be provided at the time of interview.
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