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Complex General Surgical Oncology Residency Program

University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Miami, FL
Continued AccreditationACGME #4461144003UniversityJ1J-1

University of Miami/Jackson Health System is an ACGME-accredited university-based Complex general surgical oncology residency program in Miami, FL. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 4 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $87,253. 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

Positions / year
2
4 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
$87.3k
IMG percentage
33.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2012 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2016

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

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

IMG
33%
x
US MD
67%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
0%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
14
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, we are proud to be the only NCI-designated, academic-based cancer center and Phase 1 clinical trial program in South Florida. As part of the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine, we are leaders in cancer research, enabling impactful science. Our dedication to a collaborative precision medicine approach enables us to discover, develop, and deliver world-class cancer care. Our diverse patient population fuels our clinical trials, providing invaluable insights that drive innovation and personalized treatment strategies. We are with you every step of the way. Discover how we’re transforming cancer care and how we can support you and your loved ones at sylvester.org.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center · Miami, FL

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Primary
Miami, FL

University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/UHealth Tower

Miami, FL476 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,826/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~33.6% of pay
Take-home$4,826/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,445/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $87,253 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Miami-Dade County, Florida (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$68,694
−$10k vs US median
Avg Commute
31 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

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

Nipun B Merchant, MD

Professor of Surgery

Program Director

Ms. Zusel Matos, MHA

Residency Coordinator

Coordinator

Imilsy Gatell

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Miami/Jackson Health System located?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System is located in Miami, FL.
What type of program is University of Miami/Jackson Health System?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Miami/Jackson Health System ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Miami/Jackson Health System holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Miami/Jackson Health System?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System has approximately 4 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Miami/Jackson Health System?
Median rent near Miami, FL is ~$2,445/month for a 1BR and ~$3,044/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 33.3% of University of Miami/Jackson Health System'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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System require?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System?
University of Miami/Jackson Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $87,253. 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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System?
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 University of Miami/Jackson Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Miami/Jackson Health System 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 Complex general surgical oncology residency program positions as they appear.