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Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus.

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About Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program

ACGME code
3621100001
Program director
Ricardo Castrellon
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
366
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
72%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program is a community-based Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 366 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 10.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed24%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates11%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs22%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White22%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino44%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Ricardo Castrellon
Program coordinator
Chloe Morales
Coordinator phone
(954) 243-8945
Program phone
(516) 698-3688
Sponsoring institution
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

1475 W 49th Pl Hialeah, FL 33012 Open in Google Maps

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program: frequently asked questions

Does Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus 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 Palm Springs Campus Program IMG-friendly?

About 72% of residents at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program offer?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program offers 2 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program received 366 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 10.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus 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 Palm Springs Campus Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

Applicants who sent Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program located?

Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program is located at 1475 W 49th Pl Hialeah, FL 33012. Its sponsoring institution is Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus.

Who is the program director of Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Program?

The program director is Ricardo Castrellon. The program coordinator, Chloe Morales, is the usual contact for application questions.

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