PediatricsCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program

Pediatrics residency program in Hollywood, Florida, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida.

See how you match

About Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program

ACGME code
3201100432
Program director
Kerice Pinkney
Location
Hollywood, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,116
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
54%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Hollywood, Florida, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,116 applications and invited about 19.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
19.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women92%
  • Men8%
  • White29%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino42%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Kerice Pinkney
Program coordinator
Lissette Frias-Castillo
Coordinator phone
(954) 265-4461
Program phone
(954) 265-4463
Sponsoring institution
Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida

1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive 4th Floor Hollywood, FL 33021 Open in Google Maps

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program IMG-friendly?

About 54% of residents at Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program offer?

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program?

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program received 1,116 applications and interviewed about 19.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program located?

Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program is located at 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive 4th Floor Hollywood, FL 33021. Its sponsoring institution is Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida.

Who is the program director of Memorial Healthcare System (Hollywood, Florida) Program?

The program director is Kerice Pinkney. The program coordinator, Lissette Frias-Castillo, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Pediatrics programs nearby