Transitional YearCommunity-based

BayCare Health System Program

Transitional Year residency program in New Port Richey, FL, Florida, sponsored by BayCare Health System.

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About BayCare Health System Program

ACGME code
9991100016
Program director
Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarria
Location
New Port Richey, FL, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
153
Latest cycle
Interview rate
44.4%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

BayCare Health System Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in New Port Richey, FL, Florida, sponsored by BayCare Health System.

In the latest application cycle the program received 153 applications and invited about 44.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
44.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarria
Program coordinator
Gavendra Rampertaap
Coordinator phone
(813) 586-5039
Program phone
(813) 586-6947
Sponsoring institution
BayCare Health System

6600 Madison Street New Port Richey, FL, FL 34652 Open in Google Maps

BayCare Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does BayCare Health System Program sponsor visas?

BayCare Health System Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

How competitive is BayCare Health System Program?

BayCare Health System Program received 153 applications and interviewed about 44.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for BayCare Health System 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 Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is BayCare Health System Program located?

BayCare Health System Program is located at 6600 Madison Street New Port Richey, FL, FL 34652. Its sponsoring institution is BayCare Health System.

Who is the program director of BayCare Health System Program?

The program director is Lourdes Pelaez-Echevarria. The program coordinator, Gavendra Rampertaap, is the usual contact for application questions.