SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program

Surgery residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.

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About University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program

ACGME code
4401100444
Program director
Handel Robinson
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,232
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,232 applications and invited about 4.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
3
Interview rate
4.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs41%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White12%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino47%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Handel Robinson
Program coordinator
Anna Volkodav
Coordinator phone
(561) 548-1711
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Holy Cross Hospital 4725 N Federal Hwy GME Office Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program offer?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program received 1,232 applications and interviewed about 4.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program located?

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program is located at Holy Cross Hospital 4725 N Federal Hwy GME Office Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.

Who is the program director of University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Program?

The program director is Handel Robinson. The program coordinator, Anna Volkodav, is the usual contact for application questions.

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