Florida International University / Baptist Health Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University.
See how you matchAbout Florida International University / Baptist Health Program
- ACGME code
- 1801100002
- Program director
- Diego Torres-Russotto
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 793
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.2%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 793 applications and invited about 9.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 9.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Diego Torres-Russotto
- Program coordinator
- Sabrina Gomez de Mello
- Coordinator phone
- (305) 348-9414
- Program phone
- (786) 596-3876
- Sponsoring institution
- Florida International University
8900 North Kendall Drive 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.
How many residency positions does Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offer?
Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?
Florida International University / Baptist Health Program received 793 applications and interviewed about 9.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program located?
Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is located at 8900 North Kendall Drive 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 Diego Torres-Russotto. The program coordinator, Sabrina Gomez de Mello, is the usual contact for application questions.