NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

Neurology residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University.

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About Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
1801100002
Program director
Diego Torres-Russotto
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
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.

Do program signals help at Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

Applicants who sent Florida International University / Baptist Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

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.

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