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Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Miramar Beach, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine.

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About Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program

ACGME code
1201100004
Program director
Joshua Hodge
Location
Miramar Beach, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
554
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Miramar Beach, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 554 applications and invited about 23.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
23.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White58%
  • Asian8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Hodge
Program coordinator
Renee Thomason
Coordinator phone
(850) 737-8750
Program phone
(850) 608-6494
Sponsoring institution
Florida State University College of Medicine

7800 U.S. Highway 98 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Open in Google Maps

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program offer?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program received 554 applications and interviewed about 23.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program located?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program is located at 7800 U.S. Highway 98 Miramar Beach, FL 32550. Its sponsoring institution is Florida State University College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program?

The program director is Joshua Hodge. The program coordinator, Renee Thomason, is the usual contact for application questions.