University of Miami/Jackson Health System
The University of Miami/Jackson Health System Orthopaedic Surgery residency 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
Comprehensive five-year University of Miami/Jackson orthopaedic residency, fully approved by the ACGME and ABOS and training across Jackson Memorial, the UHealth Tower, the VA, Nicklaus Children's and the Lennar Foundation Medical Center. PGY-1 is a rotating internship with ortho-related months, PGY-4 includes a dedicated 7-8 week research rotation, and alumni have gone to fellowships at institutions such as HSS, Mass General, Rothman, Stanford and Penn.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Thursdays are academic days with grand rounds and didactics; courses include a summer two-month anatomy course, an AO fracture course for PGY-2, an MSK pathology review for PGY-3 and a board review course for PGY-5.
- Jackson benefits include 28 vacation days, a $2,500 professional allowance, a $1,500 meal card, free therapy through Tava and Aetna and a $0-premium HMO plan.
- The program reports 509 applicants and about 60 interviews in the 2025-26 cycle; pages disagree on the deadline (9/23 vs 9/29) and interview dates, so confirm with the program.
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 |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
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Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Viveka M. Spivey, MS, C-TAGME
- Associate Program Director
- Gil Gontre, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Shawn Boomsma, DO
- Address
- Department of Orthopaedics (D-27), Don Soffer Clinical Research Center, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1263Z, Miami, FL 33136
- Phone
- 305-243-3315
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency at a glance
University of Miami/Jackson Health System lists its Orthopaedic Surgery residency in Miami, Florida. The directory holds 12 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Florida, 1 of them in Miami and 205 across 44 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 12 Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 204 Orthopaedic Surgery residency 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency: Atlantis, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Largo, Ocala, Orlando, South Miami.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency training
Orthopaedic Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
A surgical sub-internship and strong letters from orthopaedic faculty are common parts of an application.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The directory places it in Miami, Florida.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery residency programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 12 in Florida and 205 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. 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 Orthopaedic Surgery residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Orthopaedic Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Orthopaedic Surgery residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.