HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Brandon, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.
See how you matchAbout HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 3001100080
- Program director
- Christina Kovacs
- Location
- Brandon, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 417
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 50%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Brandon, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 417 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 8.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates25%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs50%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christina Kovacs
- Program coordinator
- KayLynne Watson
- Coordinator phone
- (813) 916-2342
- Program phone
- (813) 916-1553
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511 Open in Google Maps
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program sponsor visas?
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon 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/Brandon Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 50% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program offer?
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program?
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program received 417 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon 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/Brandon Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.
Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program located?
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Brandon Hospital Program is located at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511. 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/Brandon Hospital Program?
The program director is Christina Kovacs. The program coordinator, KayLynne Watson, is the usual contact for application questions.