Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Broward Health North Program

Transitional Year residency program in Deerfield Beach, Florida, sponsored by Broward Health.

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About Broward Health North Program

ACGME code
9991100003
Program director
Danish Sheikh
Location
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
988
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Broward Health North Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Deerfield Beach, Florida, sponsored by Broward Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 988 applications and invited about 24% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
24%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White63%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Danish Sheikh
Program coordinator
Sheila Torres
Coordinator phone
(954) 941-8300
Program phone
(954) 876-2588
Sponsoring institution
Broward Health

201 E Sample Road GME - Transitional Year Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Open in Google Maps

Broward Health North Program: frequently asked questions

Does Broward Health North Program sponsor visas?

Broward Health North 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 Broward Health North Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Broward Health North Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Broward Health North Program?

Broward Health North Program received 988 applications and interviewed about 24% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Broward Health North Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Broward Health North Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Broward Health North Program located?

Broward Health North Program is located at 201 E Sample Road GME - Transitional Year Deerfield Beach, FL 33064. Its sponsoring institution is Broward Health.

Who is the program director of Broward Health North Program?

The program director is Danish Sheikh. The program coordinator, Sheila Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.