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

Internal Medicine residency program in Pensacola, 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
1401100949
Program director
John Retzloff
Location
Pensacola, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,482
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
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 Internal Medicine residency program in Pensacola, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,482 applications and invited about 7.8% 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 77% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
7.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs46%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White54%
  • Asian23%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
John Retzloff
Program coordinator
Adam Peake
Coordinator phone
(850) 416-1186
Sponsoring institution
Florida State University College of Medicine

5151 North Ninth Avenue Pensacola, FL 32504 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 77% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% 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 Internal Medicine positions, and 6 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 1,482 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 5151 North Ninth Avenue Pensacola, FL 32504. 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 John Retzloff. The program coordinator, Adam Peake, is the usual contact for application questions.

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