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Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

Family Medicine residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University.

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About Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
1201100721
Program director
Douglas Inciarte
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
516
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 516 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
12%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White25%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino75%

Contact and location

Program director
Douglas Inciarte
Program coordinator
Ashley Betancourt
Coordinator phone
(786) 268-6200
Program phone
(786) 467-3151
Sponsoring institution
Florida International University

West Kendall Baptist Hospital 9555 SW 162 Avenue Miami, FL 33196 Open in Google Maps

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida International University / Baptist Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Florida International University / Baptist Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at Florida International University / Baptist Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offer?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program received 516 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Florida International University / Baptist Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program located?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is located at West Kendall Baptist Hospital 9555 SW 162 Avenue Miami, FL 33196. Its sponsoring institution is Florida International University.

Who is the program director of Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

The program director is Douglas Inciarte. The program coordinator, Ashley Betancourt, is the usual contact for application questions.