SurgeryCommunity-based

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program

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

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About BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program

ACGME code
4401100006
Program director
Ahmed Mahmoud
Location
Tampa, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
891
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Tampa, Florida, sponsored by BayCare Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 891 applications and invited about 5.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
5.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White33%
  • Asian58%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ahmed Mahmoud
Program coordinator
Chase Buchanan
Coordinator phone
(813) 554-8126
Program phone
(727) 424-3417
Sponsoring institution
BayCare Health System

St. Joseph's Hospital - ARC Building 3 3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 220 Tampa, FL 33607 Open in Google Maps

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program: frequently asked questions

Does BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program sponsor visas?

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph'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 Hospital) Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program?

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program received 891 applications and interviewed about 5.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for BayCare Health System (St. Joseph'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 Hospital) 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 BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program located?

BayCare Health System (St. Joseph's Hospital) Program is located at St. Joseph's Hospital - ARC Building 3 3101 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 220 Tampa, FL 33607. Its sponsoring institution is BayCare Health System.

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

The program director is Ahmed Mahmoud. The program coordinator, Chase Buchanan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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