PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program

Psychiatry residency program in Pembroke Pines, Florida, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida.

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About Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program

ACGME code
4001100321
Program director
Omair Abbasi
Location
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
754
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Pembroke Pines, Florida, sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 754 applications and invited about 7.6% 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 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry 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 minimum score
  • 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
4
Interview rate
7.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White38%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino38%

Contact and location

Program director
Omair Abbasi
Program coordinator
Laudz Fenelus
Coordinator phone
(954) 265-4463
Program phone
(954) 265-5662
Sponsoring institution
Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida

703 North Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Open in Google Maps

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program offer?

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program?

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program received 754 applications and interviewed about 7.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida 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 Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program located?

Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program is located at 703 North Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33028. Its sponsoring institution is Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida.

Who is the program director of Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, Florida Program?

The program director is Omair Abbasi. The program coordinator, Laudz Fenelus, is the usual contact for application questions.