HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm
The HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm Family Medicine residency in St. Petersburg, 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
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital Family Medicine Residency is a three-year ACGME-accredited program in St. Petersburg, FL, combining a strong primary care base with the ability to function in the hospital. Longitudinal clinic runs throughout training, and ambulatory medicine totals 8 weeks in PGY1 and 16 weeks each in PGY2 and PGY3. PGY3 includes 12 weeks of electives. Didactics are Wednesdays 12-5 pm, with monthly journal club, M&M, tumor board, family medicine grand rounds and a patient safety conference. Benefits include paid Step 3, board prep resources (UWorld or Combank, Rosh Review) and participation in the NEJM National Didactics Collaborative.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ambulatory weight grows by year (8 weeks PGY1, 16 weeks each PGY2 and PGY3); ask how longitudinal clinic panels are built and protected.
- PGY3 has 12 weeks of electives plus geriatric psychiatry, sports medicine, outpatient gynecology, ophthalmology and pediatric emergency medicine; come with elective plans aligned to your practice goals.
- PGY1 includes a dedicated 4-week Quality block; mention QI interest and ask about resident projects and hospital committees (interns participate in committees such as Cancer Committee Tumor Board).
- Strong didactic structure: Wednesday 12-5 pm, plus monthly M&M, journal club, tumor board and grand rounds; ask how protected the time is.
- Board support: Step 3 paid, UWorld/Combank and Rosh Review provided, NEJM resources; ask about ABFM pass rates.
- Stated focus on resident well-being and a vision of happy, healthy residents; ask how this is operationalised.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Karen Joseph, MD, DABFM, FAAFP
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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Med GME-Tampa South/St Petersburg Hosp Pgm 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.