Training the Physicians of Tomorrow
The Florida International University/Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency provides a training experience designed to prepare residents for successful transition into specialty residency programs. Residents gain broad clinical exposure through inpatient, ambulatory and critical care experiences, developing foundational skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Training occurs alongside experienced faculty and multidisciplinary teams at Baptist Hospital of Miami and South Miami Hospital, where residents care for patients within a patient- and family-centered environment. Through core rotations in internal medicine, family medicine, intensive care and ge, complemented by elective opportunities across multiple specialties, residents develop clinical competence while exploring areas aligned with their future career goals.
Supported by mentorship, structured feedback and an academically rigorous curriculum, the program promotes professional identity formation, scholarly engagement and lifelong learning.
Program Directors
Alejandro Mosquera, M.D.
Assistant Professor; Program Director, FIU/Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency
Kebir Bedran, M.D.
Assistant Professor; Associate Program Director, FIU/Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency
kbedran@fiu.eduNisha Punatar, M.D.
Assistant Professor; Associate Program Director, FIU/Baptist Health Transitional Year Residency
npunatar@fiu.edu
Baptist Hospital
Baptist Hospital of Miami, the flagship of Baptist Health with over 900 beds, is a nationally recognized destination for advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care, offering leading-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and the distinction of being Florida’s first and only six-time Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence.
South Miami Hospital
For more than 65 years, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital has provided trusted, advanced care to southern Miami-Dade County with 24/7 emergency services, specialty expertise in heart, lung, spine, and bariatrics, leading-edge procedures and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care including a Level III NICU and maternity services.
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
West Kendall Baptist Hospital features 203 private rooms and provides care for adult medical and surgical services, including a separate critical care unit.
Curriculum
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide residents with a foundation in clinical medicine while supporting individualized career development.
Program Application Requirements
Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional talent to serve the South Florida community.
Acceptance/admission to the program is contingent on the submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements determined by the program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Residency Prerequisites
- Graduation from a U.S. medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or from a U.S. college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation; or A currently valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate before appointment; or A full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state where the ACGME-accredited program is located.
A Transformative Education
At the FIU Medicine, your journey is enhanced by research, innovation and community outreach. Our programs empower the next generation of physicians with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become leaders in the healthcare field.
Life in South Florida
Considered the gateway to the Americas, Miami is a culturally rich city, home to world-class shopping, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant art scene and endless adventure. The beautiful beaches and year-round tropical weather make the city an exceptional place to live and work.
No matter your mood, Miami always has something fun and exciting to do!
Get in Touch with Us
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