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Naples Comprehensive Health Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Naples, FL(Naples, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$71,100
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100244
NRMP Code:
1958999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
6
Faculty Ratio:
3.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
39
0
Part-Time Physicians:
34
Female Faculty:
40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Salary includes housing stipend paid monthly. The combination of required core and elective rotations are designed to meet the trainee's future program and board exam needs. Trainees are in conjunction with the internal medicine training program and are the peers of categorical trainees. The program promotes intellectual curiosity and clinical skill development through tailored elective choices, simulation, clinical care, and leadership opportunities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,100
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Naples, FL
Metropolitan Area
Naples, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$320K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$39K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
35K
Median Age
35 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
85°F
Winter
70°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
60%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
15.47
Gas (per gallon)
$4.52
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,100
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$83,647
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100244
NRMP Code:
1958999P0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brian R Pulford
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1958999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
NCH Healthcare System
Primary Teaching Site:
NCH Healthcare System
Contact Person:
Lori Ellison
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:
26
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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