University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Program Overview

The University of Miami/Jackson Health System Pathology Residency Training Program provides a comprehensive education in both anatomic and clinical pathology. It is designed to equip residents with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in diverse clinical settings. The program operates within a three-hospital system, including the Jackson Health System, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UHealth, which collectively manage a vast array of pathologic specimens.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured across four years, divided into different training components. In the initial years, residents focus on rotations in anatomic and clinical pathology, gaining exposure to a wide range of diseases and pathologies. In the later years, the training deepens as residents engage in more specialized areas of pathology, while also taking on increased responsibilities.

In addition to clinical training, residents participate in numerous educational activities, including daily didactic sessions, weekly microscopic unknowns sessions, and interdepartmental meetings. Formal lectures from faculty members and case conferences serve as crucial components of the educational framework. One-on-one mentorship during daily case sign-outs reinforces experiential learning, ensuring that residents receive individualized instruction tailored to their needs.

Training Sites

The program's training occurs across multiple esteemed locations, including:

• Jackson Memorial Hospital
• Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
• UHealth Tower

These sites provide residents a breadth of experience with approximately 50,000 surgical specimens, 35,000 cytology examinations, and over 8,000,000 laboratory tests performed annually across the three institutions.

Research Opportunities

The program encourages resident involvement in clinical and translational research. Leadership supports this initiative with small intradepartmental grants, allowing residents to develop and pursue their research interests actively. Participation in national and international meetings is also encouraged, facilitating professional growth and networking within the field.

Visa Sponsorship

The program sponsors the J1-Visa under the Alien Physician program for applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This enables qualified international medical graduates to apply for residency positions within the program.

Competitiveness

The residency program is competitive, attracting a diverse pool of applicants. It encourages applications from both U.S. medical graduates and international medical graduates, fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment. The program emphasizes the need for applicants to successfully complete the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, and Step 2 Clinical Skills prior to acceptance.

Special Application Requirements

In addition to the USMLE requirements, there are no specific postgraduate training prerequisites prior to entering this residency program. This inclusivity is beneficial for applicants from various educational backgrounds.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the University of Miami/Jackson Health System department is to provide exceptional diagnostic services and high-quality education while contributing to advancing medical research. By attracting distinguished faculty and dedicated trainees, the program aims to translate these efforts into enhanced patient care, thereby nurturing future leaders in the field of pathology.

Accreditation and Program Highlights

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and boasts notable program highlights, including over 30 multidisciplinary tumor board conferences and significant annual case volume that reflects a wide spectrum of disease pathology, particularly from the Caribbean and South American regions.