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AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program

Surgery residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida.

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About AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program

ACGME code
4401100005
Program director
Mohamed Ahmed
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,184
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,184 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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
4
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs53%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White40%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mohamed Ahmed
Program coordinator
Chandra Sanders
Coordinator phone
(708) 620-0670
Program phone
(813) 605-0277
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 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 66% of residents at AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program offer?

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program?

AdventHealth Florida (Tampa) Program received 1,184 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Mohamed Ahmed. The program coordinator, Chandra Sanders, is the usual contact for application questions.

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