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

Transitional Year residency program in Largo, 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/Largo Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100245
Program director
Rubaiya Mallay
Location
Largo, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
561
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 561 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Rubaiya Mallay
Program coordinator
Kim Sorrells
Coordinator phone
(727) 588-5704
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South

HCA Florida Largo Hospital 201 14th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Largo 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/Largo Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Largo Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Largo 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/Largo Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. 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 HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Largo Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Largo Hospital Program is located at HCA Florida Largo Hospital 201 14th Street SW Largo, FL 33770. 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/Largo Hospital Program?

The program director is Rubaiya Mallay. The program coordinator, Kim Sorrells, is the usual contact for application questions.