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Larkin Community Hospital Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in South Miami, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital.

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About Larkin Community Hospital Program

ACGME code
3401100109
Program director
Jose Diaz
Location
South Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
326
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Larkin Community Hospital Program is a community-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in South Miami, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 326 applications and invited about 31% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
31%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates79%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Diaz
Program coordinator
Suleidy Castillo
Coordinator phone
(305) 284-7761
Program phone
(917) 482-8772
Sponsoring institution
Larkin Community Hospital

7031 SW 62nd Ave South Miami, FL 33143 Open in Google Maps

Larkin Community Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Larkin Community Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Larkin Community Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Larkin Community Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Larkin Community Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Larkin Community Hospital Program offer?

Larkin Community Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Larkin Community Hospital Program?

Larkin Community Hospital Program received 326 applications and interviewed about 31% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Larkin Community 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 Larkin Community Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Larkin Community Hospital Program located?

Larkin Community Hospital Program is located at 7031 SW 62nd Ave South Miami, FL 33143. Its sponsoring institution is Larkin Community Hospital.

Who is the program director of Larkin Community Hospital Program?

The program director is Jose Diaz. The program coordinator, Suleidy Castillo, is the usual contact for application questions.