Broward Health Program
About This Program
The pediatric residency program at the Children's Hospital provides the opportunity for residents to excel in a challenging academic environment, as part of a vibrant, tertiary care children's hospital. Our distinguished, dedicated faculty embraces above all, excellence in clinical care and superior clinical outcomes. A clinical environment that is based on child- and family-centered care provides the foundation for the educational experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristie Jo Rivers, MD, BS
Broward Health
Primary Program Contact
Alex Hall, MD
Broward Health
Locations
Broward Health
Pediatrics Pgm
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
3200 S University Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
1401 S Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
200 Nw 7th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
1600 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 19, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 12, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 18, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.