Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital
The Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine residency in Winter Haven, 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
FSU College of Medicine / BayCare Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine Residency is a three-year program sponsored by FSU in partnership with BayCare in Winter Haven, FL, training family physicians in an underserved area. Training sites are Winter Haven Hospital (447 beds), Winter Haven Women's Hospital (Level II NICU) and the Family Health Center (22 exam rooms, two procedure rooms, ultrasound, colposcopy, on-site lab). Call: no night call for PGY1 and PGY2; PGY3 has 2 weeks of inpatient night float. Moonlighting is available for PGY2/3. Academic Afternoons are held every Friday.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Light call model: no night call in PGY1-2 and only 2 weeks of night float in PGY3; moonlighting for PGY2/3. Ask how this supports learning and how nights are supervised.
- Underserved, community-focused training in Polk County: emphasise interest in a close-knit community and staying in the region or BayCare system.
- Obstetrics depth: 2 PGY1 blocks plus Winter Haven Women's Hospital with a Level II NICU; faculty include an FM/OB-boarded associate PD (Rosa Joseph, DO, MPH); ask about OB deliveries and procedures numbers.
- Friday Academic Afternoons are protected for didactics; PGY3 has 4 elective blocks plus sports medicine (program director is CAQSM) and community medicine.
- Dedicated PGY2 practice management block and a clinic with on-site lab and procedures; ask how residents learn business of medicine.
- Resident benefits are set by FSU (salary scale, education stipend, commencement bonus); ask about the stipend breakdown.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Nate Falk, MD, MBA, CPE, CAQSM, FAAFP
- Program coordinator
- Samantha Yates
- Phone
- (863) 280-6082
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
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
How do I apply to the Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.