PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Broward Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by Broward Health.

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About Broward Health Program

ACGME code
4001100327
Program director
Sandeep Mendiratta
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
861
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Broward Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by Broward Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 861 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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 minimum score
  • 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: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
8.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates37%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White53%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%

Contact and location

Program director
Sandeep Mendiratta
Program coordinator
Laura Morales
Coordinator phone
(954) 876-2590
Program phone
(954) 299-9836
Sponsoring institution
Broward Health

Psychiatry Residency Program 6401 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Open in Google Maps

Broward Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Broward Health Program sponsor visas?

Broward Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Broward Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Broward Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Broward Health Program offer?

Broward Health Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Broward Health Program?

Broward Health Program received 861 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Broward Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Broward Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Do program signals help at Broward Health Program?

Applicants who sent Broward Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is Broward Health Program located?

Broward Health Program is located at Psychiatry Residency Program 6401 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Its sponsoring institution is Broward Health.

Who is the program director of Broward Health Program?

The program director is Sandeep Mendiratta. The program coordinator, Laura Morales, is the usual contact for application questions.

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