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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#29
Specialty Rank
$70,790
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#29
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601121076
NRMP Code:
1104260C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
76

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

A professional educational allowance is granted to the residents and fellows each academic year. The amount of the allowance is $2,000. Graduating residents are sent to a paid Board review course prior to graduation.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,790
PGY-1
$73,598
PGY-2
$76,597
PGY-3
$80,556
PGY-4
$87,253
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Miami, FL
Metropolitan Area
Miami, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
94(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$415K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$70K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
94°F
Winter
79°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
67"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
10.53
Gas (per gallon)
$3.08
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,790
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,309
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601121076
NRMP Code:
1104260C0
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
76
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marilyn Heng
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
Interview Period:
11/21/2026 - 2/6/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1104260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Contact Person:
Viveka Spivey
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7
PGY-5:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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