Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Palmetto General Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital.

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About Palmetto General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401100953
Program director
Derek Almendares
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
23
First-year spots
Applicants
1,836
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Palmetto General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,836 applications and invited about 12.4% 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 89% 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 50 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
23
Interview rate
12.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates1%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs26%
  • Non-US IMGs63%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White19%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino75%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Derek Almendares
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Romero
Coordinator phone
(305) 823-5000
Program phone
(305) 882-7747
Sponsoring institution
Palmetto General Hospital

2001 West 68th Street Department of Graduate Medical Educaiton Building 7150 Suite 311 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?

About 89% of residents at Palmetto General 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 Palmetto General Hospital Program offer?

Palmetto General Hospital Program offers 23 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 23 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Palmetto General Hospital Program?

Palmetto General Hospital Program received 1,836 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Where is Palmetto General Hospital Program located?

Palmetto General Hospital Program is located at 2001 West 68th Street Department of Graduate Medical Educaiton Building 7150 Suite 311 Hialeah, FL 33016. Its sponsoring institution is Palmetto General Hospital.

Who is the program director of Palmetto General Hospital Program?

The program director is Derek Almendares. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Romero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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