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Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program

Transitional YearCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Pembroke Pines, FL(Pines, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$61,734
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100002
NRMP Code:
2085999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Christopher Chia-Chi Chang
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
25
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
2
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our TY Program at Memorial Healthcare System offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient rotations, including a unique required Allergy & Immunology rotation. This diverse clinical exposure provides a strong foundation for future specialties. Residents train in a vibrant, multicultural community with robust academic support and mentorship to prepare them for any career path.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,734
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
107(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$471K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$44K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
27 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.62
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
87°F
Winter
72°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
52%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
13.13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.84
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,734
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$57,695
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100002
NRMP Code:
2085999P0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher Chia-Chi Chang
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/28/2025
Interview Period:
11/10/2025 - 2/28/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 20

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2085999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Memorial Hospital West-South Broward Hospital District
Primary Teaching Site:
Memorial Hospital West-South Broward Hospital District
Contact Person:
Enola Schroeder
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
25
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
20.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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