Southern Winds Hospital Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Southern Winds Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Southern Winds Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 4001100007
- Program director
- Juan Oms
- Location
- Hialeah, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 558
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 10.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 80%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Southern Winds Hospital Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Southern Winds Hospital. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 558 applications and invited about 10.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% 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 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 10.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates15%
- US DO graduates5%
- US IMGs50%
- Non-US IMGs30%
Demographics
- Women60%
- Men40%
- White30%
- Asian20%
- Hispanic or Latino70%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Juan Oms
- Program coordinator
- Raquel Valdes
- Coordinator phone
- (786) 828-7552
- Program phone
- (305) 284-7659
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Southern Winds Hospital
4225 W 20th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012 Open in Google Maps
Southern Winds Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Southern Winds Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Southern Winds Hospital 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 Southern Winds Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 80% of residents at Southern Winds Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Southern Winds Hospital Program offer?
Southern Winds Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Southern Winds Hospital Program?
Southern Winds Hospital Program received 558 applications and interviewed about 10.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Southern Winds 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 Southern Winds 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 Southern Winds Hospital Program located?
Southern Winds Hospital Program is located at 4225 W 20th Ave Hialeah, FL 33012. Its sponsoring institution is Southern Winds Hospital.
Who is the program director of Southern Winds Hospital Program?
The program director is Juan Oms. The program coordinator, Raquel Valdes, is the usual contact for application questions.