University of Miami/Jackson Health System
The University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Miami, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Two-year ACGME-accredited University of Miami/Jackson infectious diseases fellowship taking five fellows a year. Year one is three general ID consult services (two to three months each) plus microbiology, clinics and research electives; year two adds transplant and immunosuppressed consults, a teaching-fellow rotation, infection control and stewardship, and six months of research or electives. Call is taken from home with no required call schedule; weekly journal club, case conference and seminars.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- All positions filled through the NRMP with ERAS applications July to October and interviews from early September to late October; J-1 sponsorship through ECFMG.
- Jackson offers 28 days annual vacation, a $2,500 professional allowance, a $1,500 meal card and no-cost premium for the Jackson First HMO plan.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $73,622.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $76,542.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $79,661.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $83,778.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $87,091.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $90,743.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $94,540.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $99,515.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Salaries (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Paola Lichtenberger, MD
- Program coordinator
- Morayma Barreto
- Associate Director
- Jose Gonzalez, MD
- Address
- Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
- Phone
- 305-243-6884
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship at a glance
University of Miami/Jackson Health System lists its Infectious Disease fellowship in Miami, Florida. The directory holds 14 Infectious Disease fellowship programs in Florida, 1 of them in Miami and 164 across 43 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 14 Infectious Disease fellowship programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 159 Infectious Disease fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
University of Miami/Jackson Health System has 65 other programs listed in Miami: Addiction Psychiatry, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), and Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), and 59 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami
- Addiction Psychiatry fellowship
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
Other Florida cities with a listed Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship: Aventura, Bradenton, Deerfield Beach, Gainesville, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Miami Beach, Orlando.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Infectious Disease fellowship training
Infectious Disease is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in infectious disease typically last 2 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship?
The directory places it in Miami, Florida.
How many Infectious Disease fellowship programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 14 in Florida and 164 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 2 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.