PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Larkin Community Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in South Miami, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital.

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About Larkin Community Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001100309
Program director
Gerardo Ferrer
Location
South Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
929
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Larkin Community Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in South Miami, Florida, sponsored by Larkin Community Hospital. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 929 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs71%
  • Non-US IMGs24%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White14%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino37%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Gerardo Ferrer
Program coordinator
Evelyn Martinez
Coordinator phone
(305) 284-7761
Program phone
(305) 284-7659
Sponsoring institution
Larkin Community Hospital

7031 SW 62nd Avenue Department of Psychiatry 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 95% of residents at Larkin Community Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Larkin Community Hospital Program offer?

Larkin Community Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Larkin Community Hospital Program?

Larkin Community Hospital Program received 929 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 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.

Where is Larkin Community Hospital Program located?

Larkin Community Hospital Program is located at 7031 SW 62nd Avenue Department of Psychiatry 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 Gerardo Ferrer. The program coordinator, Evelyn Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.