Quick facts:
Resident Complement
38 to 39 Categorical Residents per class
5 Med-Peds Residents per class
8 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI) Integrated Ophthalmology Residents in the PGY1 year
4 Preliminary Residents in the PGY1 year
8 Neurology Residents in the PGY1 year
One-of-a-kind William J. Harrington (Latin American) Program for highly competitive Latin American graduates
Three clinical sites with a diverse patient population all on the same campus:
Jackson Memorial Hospital - county safety net hospital, the third largest hospital in the US by number of beds, Level I Verified Trauma Center and high-volume transplant center
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
Bruce W. Carter Miami VA Medical Center
Predictable 4+2+2 block scheduling for work-life balance
Exposure to all core subspecialties with ample additional elective time
Pathways allow residents to tailor their training to their career choice
“Academic half-day” model of didactics
Basic science research opportunities
Miami offers year-round beaches and warm weather
Emphasis on resident wellness
Unique Rotations
Procedure Team
A unique feature of our program, the mandatory second year Procedure Team is a rotation dedicated to developing procedural competence and confidence. Residents are trained on ultrasound use and a variety of procedures, including paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, and central line placement. This 4-week rotation features a three-day instructional simulation component at our UM/JMH Center for Patient Safety taught by our own faculty. The residents then spend 4 weeks as the hospital Procedure Team under the direct supervision of faculty, responding to consults across the hospital
Healthcare Administration
This two-week elective provides residents with the knowledge and skills essential to bridge clinical practice and management. Residents gain key knowledge and skills in the business of medicine through mixed learning modalities, including lecture, small group, and workshops.
Harvey classroom session with Dr. Esterson
Harvey/Cardiology Teaching Laboratory
The Cardiology Teaching Laboratory is an interactive comprehensive cardiology course focusing on essential cardiology physical exam skills and EKG interpretation. Harvey is a full-size mannequin who realistically simulates a wide variety of cardiac diseases at the touch of a button by varying blood pressure, pulses, heart sounds, murmurs and breath sounds. It is used worldwide at over 600 institutions to train thousands of learners.
Wellness Elective
The Wellness Elective offers residents an opportunity to focus on 5 pillars: Happiness, Personal Care, Fitness, Financial Empowerment, and Resilience. As a core to this program, each resident is scheduled for a two-week Wellness elective in conjunction with a Primary Care block.
Point of Care Ultrasound Course
This interactive course utilizes simulation, lectures, hands-on sessions, and online modules to teach the residents bedside ultrasound for diagnostic purposes. At the 3 different locations, the teaching teams are equipped with dedicated portable ultrasound machines to use for diagnosis purposes and procedure guidance.