Internal MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Sebring, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida.

About AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program

ACGME code
1401100962
Program director
Thomas Shimshak
Location
Sebring, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
4,693
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Sebring, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,693 applications and invited about 4.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed31%
  • Silver signal: interviewed7%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
15
Positions filled
15
Applications received
4,693
Interview rate
4.3%
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs77%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White6%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Shimshak
Program coordinator
Chandra Sanders
Coordinator phone
(708) 620-0670
Program phone
(262) 994-9803
Sponsoring institution
AdventHealth Florida

4325 Sun N Lake Blvd. Suite 105 Sebring, FL 33872 Open in Google Maps

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program: frequently asked questions

Does AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program IMG-friendly?

About 80% of residents at AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program offer?

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program?

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program received 4,693 applications and interviewed about 4.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Do program signals help at AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program?

Applicants who sent AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program a gold signal received interviews about 31% of the time, silver signals about 7%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program located?

AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program is located at 4325 Sun N Lake Blvd. Suite 105 Sebring, FL 33872. Its sponsoring institution is AdventHealth Florida.

Who is the program director of AdventHealth Florida (Sebring) Program?

The program director is Thomas Shimshak. The program coordinator, Chandra Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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