HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME – Tampa North/Bayonet Point Hospital Program

Transitional Year Residency Program Overview

The Transitional Year Residency Program at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, affiliated with the USF Morsani College of Medicine, is an ACGME-accredited one-year program. With 13 available positions each year, the program commenced with its first class in 2017 and has since received a maximum 10-year reaccreditation status from the ACGME, highlighting its commitment to educational excellence.

The program is structured to provide comprehensive training in general medicine, offering experience in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Residents are integrated into core rotations alongside internal medicine categorical residents, ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience. The Program Director collaborates individually with each resident to meet the requirements for a clinical base year in their chosen specialty.

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Rotations

HCA Florida Blake Hospital offers a diverse range of clinical rotations essential for residents’ development. Key rotations include:

• Internal Medicine
• Ambulatory Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care
• Cardiology (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Gastroenterology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Neurology
• Nephrology
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Anesthesia
• Burn/Plastics
• Dermatology
• Ophthalmology
• Radiology
• Trauma Surgery
• Quality/Admin

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Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is designed to ensure that residents gain essential skills and knowledge applicable to futurspecialty training programs. This includes the requirement that 28 weeks of the training must focus on disciplines that impart fundamental clinical skills. Additionally, residents undertake a two-week rotation with the Quality Department to broaden their exposure to quality improvement and research initiatives.

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Faculty and Support

The Transitional Year Residency Program’s leadership consists of experienced faculty members dedicated to resident education and success. The Program Director, Mark Baker, MD, and the core faculty are instrumental in providing mentorship and guidance throughout the residency.

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Salary and Benefits

Residents at HCA Florida Blake Hospital have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their financial and professional needs. The benefits package allows for selection among various medical, dental, life insurance plans, and long-term disability coverage. Additional offerings include:

• Professional liability insurance
• ACLS/BLS certification
• On-site free parking
• Educational stipends up to $1000 for orientation
• Paid Family leave at 100% for 6 weeks
• Meal stipends totaling $950 per year
• Reduced tuition for on-site daycare

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Visa Sponsorship and Competitive Landscape

The program supports visa applications for international medical graduates (IMGs), making it an inclusive opportunity for qualified candidates worldwide. The Transitional Year residency at HCA Florida Blake Hospital is recognized as being relatively IMG-friendly. As with any residency program, optimal candidates typically demonstrate robust academic performance, including passing scores on required exams, although specific thresholds may vary by year.

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Application Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to investigate specific prerequisites for the Transitional Year Residency Program. Generally, qualifications may include graduation from medical school within a specific timeframe and adherence to the application standards established by the program. It is vital for applicants to present a record free of significant failures on critical licensing examinations.

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Resident Outcomes

Residents completing the program have a track record of matching into various specialties, including Dermatology, Neurology, PM&R, Radiology, and more, indicating a well-rounded foundation from this transitional training.

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