Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Bradenton, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100234
Program director
Mark Baker
Location
Bradenton, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
579
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Bradenton, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.

In the latest application cycle the program received 579 applications and invited about 19.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
19.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White83%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Baker
Program coordinator
Meghane Malvoisin
Coordinator phone
(941) 932-7467
Program phone
(941) 290-2862
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South

2020 59th St. West Bradenton, FL 34209 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program received 579 applications and interviewed about 19.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program is located at 2020 59th St. West Bradenton, FL 34209. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program?

The program director is Mark Baker. The program coordinator, Meghane Malvoisin, is the usual contact for application questions.