DermatologyUniversity Based

University of South Florida Morsani Program

Dermatology residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

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About University of South Florida Morsani Program

ACGME code
0801121096
Program director
Basil Cherpelis
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
324
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of South Florida Morsani Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 324 applications and invited about 11.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women92%
  • Men8%
  • White67%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Basil Cherpelis
Program coordinator
Caitlynn Runnells
Coordinator phone
(813) 259-0676
Program phone
(813) 974-4381
Sponsoring institution
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. MDC Box 79 Tampa, FL 33612 Open in Google Maps

University of South Florida Morsani Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of South Florida Morsani Program sponsor visas?

University of South Florida Morsani Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of South Florida Morsani Program IMG-friendly?

University of South Florida Morsani Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of South Florida Morsani Program offer?

University of South Florida Morsani Program offers 4 first-year Dermatology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of South Florida Morsani Program?

University of South Florida Morsani Program received 324 applications and interviewed about 11.4% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of South Florida Morsani Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of South Florida Morsani Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is University of South Florida Morsani Program located?

University of South Florida Morsani Program is located at 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd. MDC Box 79 Tampa, FL 33612. Its sponsoring institution is University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of South Florida Morsani Program?

The program director is Basil Cherpelis. The program coordinator, Caitlynn Runnells, is the usual contact for application questions.

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