Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.

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About University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program

ACGME code
1401100929
Program director
Nemer Dabage Forzoli
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
3,429
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,429 applications and invited about 7.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
7.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White29%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino40%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Nemer Dabage Forzoli
Program coordinator
Angie Saint Jean
Coordinator phone
(954) 542-3359
Program phone
(594) 938-3359
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Graduate Medical Education Office Holy Cross Hospital 4725 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 40% of residents at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program offer?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program received 3,429 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross 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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross 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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program located?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program is located at Graduate Medical Education Office Holy Cross Hospital 4725 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.

Who is the program director of University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program?

The program director is Nemer Dabage Forzoli. The program coordinator, Angie Saint Jean, is the usual contact for application questions.

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