HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 9991100235
- Program director
- Robert Hernandez
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 1,132
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,132 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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.
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates21%
- US DO graduates31%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Robert Hernandez
- Program coordinator
- Alexa Fernandez
- Coordinator phone
- (786) 315-5925
- Program phone
- (305) 480-6663
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Florida Healthcare
11750 SW 40th St. Miami, FL 33175 Open in Google Maps
HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program located?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program is located at 11750 SW 40th St. Miami, FL 33175. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Kendall Hospital Program?
The program director is Robert Hernandez. The program coordinator, Alexa Fernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.