Q:  How can I apply to the residency program?
A:  We only accept electronic applications via ERAS for current medical students and those who have not completed accredited internships.

Q: Are you accepting applications for 2010 and 2011?
A: Yes. We are accepting applications for internship (to start 2010) and CA-1 positions (to start 2011).

Q:  Do you have any available PGY-2 positions for 2010?
A:  We do not presently have any available positions for the 2010 academic year. However, positions do become available from time to time. If you are currently enrolled in or have completed an accredited internship, you may submit an application to the house staff office. We will contact you if a position becomes available. You may also apply through ERAS.

Q: Are there any USMLE score requirements?
A: We extend interviews only to applicants with superior board scores, but consider each application individually. Applicants for CA-1 or internship positions must provide proof of successful completion of Step 2 CK by April 30 of the same academic year.

Q: Does the hospital sponsor any visas?
A:  The hospital sponsors H1 and J1 visas.

Q:  Does the program participate in the Match?
A:  All of the 3 and 4 year positions will go through the Match.

Q:  Is there another start date available other than June or July?
A:  The PGY 2 clinical year begins on July 1 and the PGY 1 clinical year begins June 24. We make only rare exceptions to start off-cycle as this is never in a resident’s best interest.

Q:  How often are residents on call?
A:  The call schedule varies by hospital facility. Some locations require taking in-house call every fourth night, while others have no in-house call with call from home. The average number on nights in-house averages 1 in 6 over the course of each academic year.

Q:  When are the resident lectures?
A:  Lectures directed at your clinical levels are held weekly with 100% relief provided from 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Once a month there is a departmental Journal Club on Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. – 5 p.m. Grand Rounds are held each Thursday morning from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m., with many nationally known professors lecturing to our residents. At least once a month our Visiting Professor gives the Wednesday lecture and participates in M&M conference.

Q:  Can I arrange an externship in your residency program?
A:  Externship positions are very limited. Please contact Mr. Victor Chacon via email at VChacon@med.miami.edu for more information about externships.