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Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program

Pediatrics residency program in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Orlando Health.

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About Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program

ACGME code
3201131058
Program director
Mariam Zeini
Location
Orlando, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
856
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Orlando Health. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 856 applications and invited about 43.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
43.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates26%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women85%
  • Men15%
  • White65%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Mariam Zeini
Program coordinator
Amy Dyer
Coordinator phone
(321) 841-8601
Program phone
(407) 595-8733
Sponsoring institution
Orlando Health

Orlando Health Medical Education Pediatrics 1335 Sligh Blvd., 4th Floor Orlando, FL 32806 Open in Google Maps

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program: frequently asked questions

Does Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program offer?

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program offers 16 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program?

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program received 856 applications and interviewed about 43.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children 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 Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program located?

Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program is located at Orlando Health Medical Education Pediatrics 1335 Sligh Blvd., 4th Floor Orlando, FL 32806. Its sponsoring institution is Orlando Health.

Who is the program director of Orlando Health/Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Program?

The program director is Mariam Zeini. The program coordinator, Amy Dyer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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