Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401100926
Program director
Jose Gascon
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
2,379
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,379 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates14%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs74%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White28%
  • Asian2%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino93%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Gascon
Program coordinator
Alexa Fernandez
Coordinator phone
(786) 315-5925
Program phone
(305) 480-6663
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

11750 Bird Road Miami, FL 33175 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program sponsor visas?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 83% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program received 2,379 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program is located at 11750 Bird Road Miami, FL 33175. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program?

The program director is Jose Gascon. The program coordinator, Alexa Fernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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