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Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program

Family Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus.

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About Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program

ACGME code
1201100747
Program director
Miguel Diaz
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,267
Latest cycle
Interview rate
1.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,267 applications and invited about 1.5% 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 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
12
Interview rate
1.5%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs83%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White20%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino47%

Contact and location

Program director
Miguel Diaz
Program coordinator
Sophia Guerra
Coordinator phone
(305) 558-2500
Program phone
(305) 852-9300
Sponsoring institution
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

1475 W 49th Pl Hialeah, FL 33012 Open in Google Maps

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program: frequently asked questions

Does Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program IMG-friendly?

About 90% of residents at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program offer?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program received 1,267 applications and interviewed about 1.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus 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 Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program located?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program is located at 1475 W 49th Pl Hialeah, FL 33012. Its sponsoring institution is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus.

Who is the program director of Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

The program director is Miguel Diaz. The program coordinator, Sophia Guerra, is the usual contact for application questions.