Pediatric Cardiology Residency Program
Nicklaus Children's HospitalNicklaus Children's Hospital is an ACGME-accredited Pediatric cardiology residency program in Miami, FL. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 6 residents in training. It reports 40% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $73,528. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 2011 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2017
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children. In addition to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and a growing number of outpatient centers located throughout the tri-county area, the health system includes Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm; Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists, a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization, and an ambulatory surgery center. Our vision is to create a healthy future for every child. Ultimately, this means being the trusted partner for families through all stages of health and life, both physically and emotionally. To be a trusted partner to children and their families, not only in times of illness, but throughout their life journey. Our mission is to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.
Top payer: Stryker Corporation ($58K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Nicklaus Children's Hospital · Miami, FL
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
PrimaryLocation
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $73,528 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$3,025/mo · 65 days on market5.15% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Miami-Dade County, Florida (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Nicklaus Children's Hospital located?
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital is located in Miami, FL.
- Is Nicklaus Children's Hospital ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Nicklaus Children's Hospital holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital has approximately 6 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
- Median rent near Miami, FL is ~$2,414/month for a 1BR and ~$2,970/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Nicklaus Children's Hospital accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 40% of Nicklaus Children's Hospital's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Nicklaus Children's Hospital sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Nicklaus Children's Hospital require?
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
- Nicklaus Children's Hospital reports a PGY-1 salary of $73,528. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Nicklaus Children's Hospital to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Nicklaus Children's Hospital have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatric cardiology residency program positions as they appear.