Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We provide a formidable experience for those interested in hospital and outpatient medicine. This is a high patient volume program providing a wide spectrum of pathologies. Our community environment addresses health care disparities while training physicians to serve here and elsewhere. Our faculty provides more than 200 years of teaching experience. Our graduates have gained access to hospitalist positions here and other major metropolitan areas and further training in the subspecialties.
Total Program Size
20
20
20
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2121140C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
200
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
500
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
63
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
32
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1401100953
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Derek
Last Name
Almendares
Degrees
DO
Address
Palmetto General Hospital
Graduate Medical Education, Suite 311
2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016-1801
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.328522 25.884771)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Paloma
Last Name
Calixto
Address
Palmetto General Hosp
Graduate Medical Education, Suite 311
2001 W 68th St
Hialeah, FL 33016-1801
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.328522 25.884771)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
9.30
% IMG
40.50
% DO
50.20
% Female
40.80
% Male
59.20
Total Physician
4
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $53,066 | 21 | |
| Year 2 | $55,534 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $58,002 | 20 |
Total Positions
60
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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