Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Winter Haven, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine.

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About Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100007
Program director
Ashley Falk
Location
Winter Haven, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
650
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Winter Haven, Florida, sponsored by Florida State University College of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 650 applications and invited about 23.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
23.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White25%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ashley Falk
Program coordinator
Joel Rothrock
Coordinator phone
(863) 280-6082
Sponsoring institution
Florida State University College of Medicine

200 Ave F NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 Open in Google Maps

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program received 650 applications and interviewed about 23.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital 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 Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program located?

Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program is located at 200 Ave F NE Winter Haven, FL 33881. Its sponsoring institution is Florida State University College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Florida State University College of Medicine/Winter Haven Hospital Program?

The program director is Ashley Falk. The program coordinator, Joel Rothrock, is the usual contact for application questions.