PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS
Application Requirements
- USMLE and COMLEX Attempts: Applicants are required to pass each examination on the first attempt
- USMLE and COMLEX Steps 1 & 2: Applicants must have successfully passed USMLE and COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 on their first attempt
- USMLE and COMLEX Step 3: Successful completion of USMLE Step 3 is preferred at the time of application
- U.S. Clinical Experience: U.S. clinical experience is required, including direct patient-care experience within the U.S. healthcare system
- Visa Sponsorship: The program sponsors J-1 visas. H-1B visas are not sponsored
- Holistic Review: Applications are reviewed holistically, considering the applicant’s overall academic background, clinical experience, personal experiences, dedication to medicine, and commitment to patient care
How to Apply
- NRMP Program Code: 1481140C0 – Internal Medicine (Categorical)
- Available Positions: 12 categorical Internal Medicine positions
- Application Process: All residency applications must be submitted through ERAS
- The Match: All positions are filled through the NRMP Match. The program does not offer pre-match positions
Interview Committee
- George Michael, MD – Program Director
- Sohair Angly, MD – Associate Program Director
- Lisandra Inastrilla – Program Coordinator
- Adonys Acosta, MD – Chief Resident
- Alexis Urquiza, MD – Chief Resident
Interview Information
- Interview Season: Interviews are conducted from mid-October through January
- Interview Invitations: Invitations are sent on a rolling basis throughout the interview season. Applicants who do not receive an invitation during the initial weeks may still be considered and invited later in the season
- Interview Format: Interviews are conducted in person at Larkin Community Hospital South Miami
- Travel & Lodging Expenses: The program does not provide financial assistance or reimbursement for interview-related travel or lodging expenses
- Communication: All interview-related communication is conducted through ERAS and/or Thalamus

