PediatricsCommunity-based

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by BayCare Health System.

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About BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program

ACGME code
3201100001
Program director
Jennifer Casatelli
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
629
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by BayCare Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 629 applications and invited about 30.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
30.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White58%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino33%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Casatelli
Program coordinator
Kristen Wilcox
Coordinator phone
(813) 554-8126
Program phone
(813) 554-8127
Sponsoring institution
BayCare Health System

St. Joseph's Hospital-Medical Arts Building 3003 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 4th Floor Tampa, FL 33607 Open in Google Maps

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program sponsor visas?

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's 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 BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program offer?

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program?

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program received 629 applications and interviewed about 30.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's 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 BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program located?

BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program is located at St. Joseph's Hospital-Medical Arts Building 3003 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 4th Floor Tampa, FL 33607. Its sponsoring institution is BayCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BayCare Health System/St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Program?

The program director is Jennifer Casatelli. The program coordinator, Kristen Wilcox, is the usual contact for application questions.

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