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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

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About University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACGME code
2601121076
Program director
Emmanuel Menga
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
516
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 516 applications and invited about 18.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White56%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino29%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Emmanuel Menga
Program coordinator
Viveka Spivey
Coordinator phone
(305) 243-3315
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Department of Orthopaedics Don Soffer Clinical Research Bldg, Suite 1263Z 1120 NW 14 Street Miami, FL 33136 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System Program IMG-friendly?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offer?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offers 7 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program received 516 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program located?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is located at Department of Orthopaedics Don Soffer Clinical Research Bldg, Suite 1263Z 1120 NW 14 Street Miami, FL 33136. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

The program director is Emmanuel Menga. The program coordinator, Viveka Spivey, is the usual contact for application questions.