PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

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

See how you match

About University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACGME code
3201111056
Program director
Monica Alba-Sandoval
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
23
First-year spots
Applicants
1,494
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
52%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System. It offers 23 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,494 applications and invited about 19.1% 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 52% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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
23
Interview rate
19.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates34%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs47%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men18%
  • White26%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Monica Alba-Sandoval
Program coordinator
Vivian Dechard-Martell
Coordinator phone
(305) 585-6042
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Miller School of Medicine/University of Miami Department of Pediatrics (R-131) PO Box 016960 Miami, FL 33101 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?

About 52% of residents at University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offer?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offers 23 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 23 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program received 1,494 applications and interviewed about 19.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is located at Miller School of Medicine/University of Miami Department of Pediatrics (R-131) PO Box 016960 Miami, FL 33101. 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 Monica Alba-Sandoval. The program coordinator, Vivian Dechard-Martell, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Pediatrics programs nearby