Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

With 4 hospitals and over 40,000 surgical cases performed annually, the residents are exposed to an invaluable clinical experience. Our didactic curriculum provides basic and clinical science lectures, journal clubs, M&M conferences, Grand Rounds, and simulation which helps residents prepare for the ABS exam. Dedicated research time for those interested in Fellowship training. Our graduates will be competent and caring surgeons regardless of the type of practice they choose to undertake.

Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
6
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
1892440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Part-time Paid Physicians
10
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4401100440
Beeper or Home Call
0
20
36
32
24
Program Director
First Name
Ivan
Last Name
Puente
Degrees
MD
Address

Broward Health Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.14059 26.101868)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Christiana
Last Name
Carnot
Degrees
MEd
Address

Broward Health Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.14059 26.101868)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.70
% IMG
6.50
% DO
4.60
% Female
48.70
% Male
51.20
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.10
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 14
Year 24
Year 8
Year 8
Year 8
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $56,381 15
Year 2 $58,516 20
Year 3 $60,430 20
Year 4 $62,752 20
Year 5 $64,840 20
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
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