Palmetto General Hospital Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Palmetto General Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1201100742
- Program director
- Peter Cohen
- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 459
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Palmetto General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 459 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.
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
- Application deadline
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Contact and location
- Program director
- Peter Cohen
- Program coordinator
- Lissette Lazo
- Coordinator phone
- (305) 510-6595
- Program phone
- (305) 364-2107
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W 68 St Hialeah, FL 33016 Open in Google Maps
Palmetto General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Palmetto General Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Palmetto General Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Palmetto General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
Palmetto General Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Palmetto General Hospital Program offer?
Palmetto General Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Palmetto General Hospital Program?
Palmetto General Hospital Program received 459 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Palmetto General Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Palmetto General Hospital 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 Palmetto General Hospital Program located?
Palmetto General Hospital Program is located at 2001 W 68 St Hialeah, FL 33016. Its sponsoring institution is Palmetto General Hospital.
Who is the program director of Palmetto General Hospital Program?
The program director is Peter Cohen. The program coordinator, Lissette Lazo, is the usual contact for application questions.