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HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Sarasota, 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/Sarasota Doctors Program

ACGME code
1401100010
Program director
Michael Schandorf-Lartey
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,375
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
77%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Sarasota, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,375 applications and invited about 4.2% 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 sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 66 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
4.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs44%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White28%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Schandorf-Lartey
Program coordinator
Robertta Becker
Coordinator phone
(941) 567-2581
Program phone
(941) 342-4662
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctor's Hospital 5731 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program IMG-friendly?

About 77% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors 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 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program received 2,375 applications and interviewed about 4.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Sarasota Doctors Program is located at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctor's Hospital 5731 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233. 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/Sarasota Doctors Program?

The program director is Michael Schandorf-Lartey. The program coordinator, Robertta Becker, is the usual contact for application questions.

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