NeurologyCommunity-based

Palmetto General Hospital Program

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

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About Palmetto General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1801100160
Program director
Ariol Labrada
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
301
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Palmetto General Hospital Program is a community-based Neurology residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Palmetto General Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 301 applications and invited about 4.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
4.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates39%
  • US DO graduates61%

Contact and location

Program director
Ariol Labrada
Program coordinator
Tangela Tarver-Matthews
Coordinator phone
(305) 823-5000
Program phone
(305) 342-2525
Sponsoring institution
Palmetto General Hospital

2001 W. 68th Street, 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?

Palmetto General Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Palmetto General Hospital Program offer?

Palmetto General Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Palmetto General Hospital Program?

Palmetto General Hospital Program received 301 applications and interviewed about 4.3% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Palmetto General Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Palmetto General Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is Palmetto General Hospital Program located?

Palmetto General Hospital Program is located at 2001 W. 68th Street, 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 Ariol Labrada. The program coordinator, Tangela Tarver-Matthews, is the usual contact for application questions.

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