Contact Us
For more information, please contact our program coordinator.
How to Apply
- ERAS: 2601100002
- NRMP: 1384260C0
Welcome from our Program Director
The orthopedic surgery residency program at HCA Florida JFK Hospital is perfectly positioned to provide excellent training for the orthopedic surgeon of the 21st century. We carry the lessons and legacy from all our prior training and experiences and have crafted a program suited to train residents in the new and changing healthcare paradigm.
Howard Routman, DO
Program Director
Program Overview
Our residents work in a mentorship model with faculty and their teams in a collaborative framework. Beginning intern year, you will be steeped in clinical practice taking call, seeing patients in the clinic, and logging cases in the operating room. Upon graduation our residents will be exceptional clinicians and surgeons armed with the administrative knowledge to begin immediate practice if they choose. Residents are encouraged to do research and support is provided for all of our residents to conduct clinical and basic science research. You will have one of the largest healthcare databases at your disposal through HCA. Resident travel support is provided to present research at regional and national meetings. So, whether your goal is to go straight into practice, complete a fellowship, or pursue academic medicine, the orthopedic surgery program at HCA Florida JFK Hospital is here to help you accomplish your goals.
In addition to clinical, surgical and business training, our program provides all of the traditional didactics including weekly grand rounds, monthly journal clubs and M&M, and yearly conferences. We conduct monthly cadaver labs and additional industry support skills labs so our residents can have early and repeated exposure to train and practice surgical techniques.
Get to Know the Team
Howard Routman, DO
Program Director
Curriculum and Rotation Schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Salary and Benefits
Salary
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $58,677 |
| PGY-2 | $60,455 |
| PGY-3 | $62,254 |
| PGY-4 | $64,438 |
| PGY-5 | $67,330 |
Benefits
- Health insurance available with a cost-share; an optional family plan can be purchased
- Dental coverage provided with minimal charge
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost; additional amounts may be purchased for residents or family
- Professional liability insurance provided at no cost
- Disability insurance
- Special portable anticipated income disability insurance available at nominal cost
- Vacation/Educational Leave
- 15 days paid time offer utilized for vacation and sick days
- Additional educational days available, must be preapproved by the Program Director and be in accordance with GME policies and procedures
FAQ
HCA Florida JFK Hospital prides itself on teaching and involving medical students in patient care. In addition, we prefer rotators to have passed USMLE Step I and/or equivalent COMLEX exams and are currently enrolled in a US medical school.
- All of our medical student rotations are scheduled through Clinician Nexus. Please apply online through Clinician Nexus.
- If you have any questions or would like additional information about the process, please email our program coordinator, Cheryl Aguilar.
Graduates from US Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical Schools will be strongly considered. Candidates should be within two years of graduation from and LCME approved medical school, however, up to five years will be considered with advanced clinical experience. In addition, applicants should have passed USMLE Step I and Step II and/or equivalent COMLEX exams. Applicants must apply through ERAS to be considered.
We will request a dean's letter, your medical school transcript, a personal statement, USMLE or COMLEX scores, a headshot photograph, two letters of recommendation and your curriculum vitae.
We utilize the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for our selection process. All first-year positions are matched through the NRMP and there are no pre-match positions. ERAS applications are accepted September through December each year.
For information on ERAS, you may access their website at www.aamc.org/services/eras/.
Research is an important part of our mission. There are numerous opportunities for residents (and medical students) to participate in research projects within our program. Residents are encouraged to participate in research, and support is provided for all of our residents to conduct research of any form. Residents will have the opportunity, and funding, to present research at local, regional, and national conferences. Additionally, residents will have faculty mentorship to assist in completing the research process.