Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Holy Cross Hospital Program

Transitional Year 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/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
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.