Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program

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

About AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program

ACGME code
1401100008
Program director
Claudia Kroker-Bode
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,644
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,644 applications and invited about 6.1% 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 56 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
  • 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: interviewed33%
  • Silver signal: interviewed22%
  • No signal: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
20
Positions filled
20
Applications received
3,644
Interview rate
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Demographics

  • Women23%
  • Men77%
  • White5%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Claudia Kroker-Bode
Program coordinator
Chandra Sanders
Coordinator phone
(708) 620-0670
Program phone
(813) 971-6000
Sponsoring institution
AdventHealth Florida

3100 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33613 Open in Google Maps

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program: frequently asked questions

Does AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) 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 (Tampa) Program IMG-friendly?

About 80% of residents at AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) 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 (Tampa) Program offer?

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program?

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program received 3,644 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Applicants who sent AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program a gold signal received interviews about 33% of the time, silver signals about 22%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program located?

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program is located at 3100 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33613. Its sponsoring institution is AdventHealth Florida.

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

The program director is Claudia Kroker-Bode. The program coordinator, Chandra Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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