University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.
See how you matchAbout University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 9991100241
- Program director
- Anita Sikha
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 995
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 17.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, sponsored by University of Miami Hospital and Clinics.
In the latest application cycle the program received 995 applications and invited about 17.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
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.
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
- Interview rate
- 17.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates67%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White73%
- Asian7%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Anita Sikha
- Program coordinator
- Angie Saint Jean
- Coordinator phone
- (954) 542-3359
- Program phone
- (954) 254-0934
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
4725 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Open in Google Maps
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital 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/Holy Cross Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross 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.
How competitive is University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program?
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program received 995 applications and interviewed about 17.2% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross 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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital 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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program located?
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program is located at 4725 North Federal Highway 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/Holy Cross Hospital Program?
The program director is Anita Sikha. The program coordinator, Angie Saint Jean, is the usual contact for application questions.