Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Miami / Jackson Health System is a fully accredited five-year program designed for a total of 35 residents. The first year serves as a rotating internship, providing exposure to various surgical disciplines before focusing on orthopedic surgery in subsequent years. The comprehensive curriculum covers all orthopedic aspects, including trauma, joint reconstruction, pediatric orthopedics, and more, equipping residents with the necessary skills and experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention a high acceptance rate for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or specific eligibility criteria for them. However, it does state that the J1-Visa is the standard visa for residents/fellows who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, suggesting that the program may consider IMG applicants through this visa pathway.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
35 residents equally divided among the five years, with an average of 7 categorical residents per year.
Program Website
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1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Program Director
Marilyn Heng, MD MPH FRCSC
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 35 residents equally distributed across five years. Currently, there are 7 PGY-1 residents in the program, indicating a robust cohort for training in orthopedic surgery. Specific statistics about the IMG representation among residents are not provided, reflecting a diverse group of trainees.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The PGY-1 year is a rotating internship and the following four years are dedicated to the practice of orthopaedic surgery, encompassing all aspects including orthopaedic trauma, joint reconstruction, foot and ankle, musculoskeletal oncology, hand surgery, spine, sports medicine, and paediatric orthopaedics.
Application
Applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Applications are accepted from the ERAS open date until September 29. Interviews are conducted November 20, December 11, January 8, and January 29.
# of Locations
The residents will work at several locations including Jackson Memorial Hospital, Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Holtz Children’s Hospital, Lennar Foundation Medical Center, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center, and UHealth Tower.
Fellowship
The program encourages residents to pursue research during their training. They have a dedicated research rotation in the PGY-4 year and support for scholarly work in various domains, such as clinical effectiveness research and educational theory. Specific fellowships offered after graduation are not detailed, but alumni placements include major institutions across the country, indicating diverse post-graduate opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Miami / Jackson Health System residency program in Orthopaedic Surgery is fully approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as a comprehensive five-year program, approved for 35 residents equally divided among the five years.
On Call Schedule
The on-call schedules are the responsibility of the residents. The PGY-2 orthopaedic residents are responsible for in-house coverage of the ER. The PGY-2 at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital only takes call at that institution while the remaining six PGY-2s take call at Jackson Memorial Hospital. In-house call is covered by the PGY-3 on the night float rotation. This resident is responsible for coverage in-house Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays are covered by the remaining PGY-3s and PGY-4s. Chief call from home is shared among four of the seven PGY-5s. In addition, there are separate call schedules for the hand service (divided equally among the five residents/fellows on the service), UHealth Tower and the Bruce W. Carter Department of VA Medical Center. Call from each of these services/hospital is from home and not in-house. There is a separate call schedule for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The two junior residents at NCH share in-house call with the orthopaedic physician assistants.
# of Years of Program
5
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Alumni
Alumni have placed in programs such as Baylor College of Medicine, Beaumont Hospital, Brown University, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Emory University, Hospital for Special Surgery, and more.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
97.14% board pass rate (averaged over 5 years), affiliated with a leading university medical school & county teaching hospital with a Level I trauma designation, one of the most diverse programs in the nation.
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