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

Family Medicine residency program in St Petersburg, 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/St Petersburg Hospital Program

ACGME code
1201100736
Program director
Karen Joseph
Location
St Petersburg, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
639
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
53%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in St Petersburg, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 639 applications and invited about 20.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 53% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
4
Interview rate
20.7%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates12%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White53%
  • Asian24%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Karen Joseph
Program coordinator
Jessica Fuller
Coordinator phone
(727) 588-5704
Program phone
(727) 544-1600
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South

6500 38th Ave N St Petersburg, FL 33710 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 53% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program received 639 applications and interviewed about 20.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/St Petersburg Hospital Program is located at 6500 38th Ave N St Petersburg, FL 33710. 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/St Petersburg Hospital Program?

The program director is Karen Joseph. The program coordinator, Jessica Fuller, is the usual contact for application questions.