Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Brandon, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program

ACGME code
1101100204
Program director
Harold Gomez Acevedo
Location
Brandon, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Brandon, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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 minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White64%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino29%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Harold Gomez Acevedo
Program coordinator
Antonia Davis
Coordinator phone
(813) 916-2346
Program phone
(786) 444-1095
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program sponsor visas?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 40% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program is located at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program?

The program director is Harold Gomez Acevedo. The program coordinator, Antonia Davis, is the usual contact for application questions.