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Nova Southeastern University - College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Clearwater, FL(Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#444
Specialty Rank
$64,500
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#444
Family Medicine Ranking
42nd Percentile
Top 58% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201100003
NRMP Code:
2256120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
61.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We strive to deliver the highest quality, evidenced-based, compassionate patient centered care to the community. Program is based in a FQHC serving Pinellas County in Tampa Bay, Florida. We serve a very diverse population with mostly complicated health care needs. Many of the patients served are considered low-income, with a significant portion falling below the poverty line. We have ACGME Osteopathic Recognition and in addition offer a Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$64,500
PGY-1
$66,500
PGY-2
$68,500
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Clearwater, FL
Metropolitan Area
Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
102(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$340K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$66K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
52 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.33999999999999997
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
74"
Humidity
77%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
10.66
Gas (per gallon)
$3.12
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$63,235
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201100003
NRMP Code:
2256120C0YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carlos R Rodriguez
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2472120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Community Health Centers of Pinellas
Primary Teaching Site:
Community Health Centers of Pinellas
Contact Person:
Aubrey Zakshevsky

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
36

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
12.5%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
87.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

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