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University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

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About University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

ACGME code
4401121074
Program director
Danny Sleeman
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
2,271
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami/Jackson Health System. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,271 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% 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. The program offers research 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
7
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White48%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Danny Sleeman
Program coordinator
Tanya Spencer
Coordinator phone
(305) 585-1280
Sponsoring institution
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Leonard M. Miller Sch of Med at the Univ of Miami Department of Surgery, R312 PO Box 016310 Miami, FL 33101 Open in Google Maps

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 36% of residents at University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System Program offer?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program received 2,271 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System 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/Jackson Health System Program located?

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program is located at Leonard M. Miller Sch of Med at the Univ of Miami Department of Surgery, R312 PO Box 016310 Miami, FL 33101. Its sponsoring institution is University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Who is the program director of University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program?

The program director is Danny Sleeman. The program coordinator, Tanya Spencer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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