Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineOther
West Palm Beach, FL(Virginia Beach, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3801188098
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 12
Contact Information
James T Howell
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are one of the oldest preventive medicine/public health residencies in the country. The program is based inside a health department, giving residents a two year immersive experience in public health. Our goal is to train future public health leaders. We are located in beautiful Palm Beach County in South Florida, less than a mile from the beach.
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$37,000
PGY-2
$38,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $409K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.3%0
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 261K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.86
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.10
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3801188098
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 12
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James T Howell
- Email:
- [email protected]
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 182
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 182
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County
- Contact Person:
- Cynthia Oxley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 182
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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