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Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated
Miami, FL(Miami, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
$64,000
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100001
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
65

Contact Information

Christopher Keith Senkowski
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
72/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
29
00
Female Faculty:
27.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

https://medicine.fiu.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/general-surgery-residency-bhsf/index.html -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,000
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
$71,000
PGY-4
$74,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
32.8%(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
$64,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,085
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100001
Total Positions:
25
Interviews:
65
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher Keith Senkowski
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2317440C0, 2317440P0, 2317440P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Primary Teaching Site:
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Contact Person:
Claudia Pace
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

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