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University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Lauderdale, FL(Lauderdale, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$63,792
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100241
NRMP Code:
1821999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Frederick Kent Williams
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The transitional year program at UM-Holy Cross provides a well-balanced, multidisciplinary clinical training designed to prepare the learner for their specific career track. Whether your plan is to move onto specialty training, service in the military or with a public health organization, the program offers substantial flexibility to meet your educational needs with up to 14 weeks of elective time.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$63,792
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$394K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$63K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.39
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
61°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
12.87
Gas (per gallon)
$3.76
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,792
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,450
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100241
NRMP Code:
1821999P0YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Frederick Kent Williams
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/20/2027
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:
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:
1821999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Holy Cross Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Holy Cross Hospital
Contact Person:
Angie Saint Jean
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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