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Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in Winter Haven, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine.

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About Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program

ACGME code
1201100749
Program director
Nathan Falk
Location
Winter Haven, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
621
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
46%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Winter Haven, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 621 applications and invited about 21.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 46% 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 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
21.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs21%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White46%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathan Falk
Program coordinator
Joel Rothrock
Coordinator phone
(863) 280-6082
Sponsoring institution
Florida State University College of Medicine

200 Avenue F NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 Open in Google Maps

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven 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/Winter Haven Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 46% of residents at Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven 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/Winter Haven Hospital Program offer?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program received 621 applications and interviewed about 21.3% 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/Winter Haven 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/Winter Haven 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/Winter Haven Hospital Program located?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program is located at 200 Avenue F NE Winter Haven, FL 33881. Its sponsoring institution is Florida State University College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program?

The program director is Nathan Falk. The program coordinator, Joel Rothrock, is the usual contact for application questions.