Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital
The Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Transitional Year 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
Florida State University College of Medicine transitional year with BayCare at Winter Haven Hospital on thirteen four-week blocks: two blocks of inpatient medicine, two of emergency medicine, one each of ICU and family medicine clinic, general surgery, cardiology and three electives. There is no overnight call and no night float; Academic Afternoons run Fridays 12-5 pm, grand rounds monthly and M&M quarterly.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include 20 PTO days, a 1,000 dollar CME allowance with 5 leave days, a 500 dollar technology stipend, two lab coats, free parking and Step 3 fees covered; free confidential counseling is available through BayCare EAP.
- ERAS only with three letters and an MSPE; J-1 and H-1 visas are not accepted and observerships are not offered.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ashley Falk, MD
- Program coordinator
- Joel Rothrock
- Associate Program Director
- Rosa Joseph, DO, MPH
- Address
- 1201 1st St S, Suite 100A, Winter Haven, FL 33880
- Phone
- (863) 280-6085
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 Transitional Year residency training
Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year.
A broad clinical year that prepares residents for a specialty that starts in the second year. It is not a complete specialty training program.
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 Transitional Year 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 Transitional Year residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Transitional Year 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 Transitional Year 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.