PsychiatryCommunity-based

Southern Winds Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Hialeah, Florida, sponsored by Southern Winds Hospital.

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About Southern Winds Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001100007
Program director
Juan Oms
Location
Hialeah, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Southern Winds Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Southern Winds Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

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.

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