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Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

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

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About Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
1401100005
Program director
Seema Chandra
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
28
First-year spots
Applicants
5,073
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
52%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University. It offers 28 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,073 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 52% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 63 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
28
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates36%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White12%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino56%

Contact and location

Program director
Seema Chandra
Program coordinator
Sabrina Gomez de Mello
Coordinator phone
(305) 348-9414
Program phone
(786) 595-8946
Sponsoring institution
Florida International University

8900 N Kendall Dr Miami, FL 33176 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 52% of residents at Florida International University / Baptist Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 28 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 28 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program received 5,073 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program located?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is located at 8900 N Kendall Dr Miami, FL 33176. Its sponsoring institution is Florida International University.

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

The program director is Seema Chandra. The program coordinator, Sabrina Gomez de Mello, is the usual contact for application questions.

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