Florida State University College of Medicine (Sarasota) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Sarasota, FL(Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
#535
Specialty Rank
$65,688
PGY1 Salary
60.0%
IMG %
#535
Internal Medicine Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100947
- NRMP Code:
- 1826140C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 205
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 26
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.9
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 82
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 80
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 37%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
SMH ranks #1 in the Southwest Florida region, has been on Newsweek's 'World's Best Hospital's' list every year from 2019 through 2024 and Forbes ranked SMHCS among the Best Large Employers in the U.S. and #1 among all healthcare employers in Florida. Our Newtown IM practice is the main continuity care experience for our residents where they are responsible for the health care of an incredibly underserved population that has been void of medical care prior to our practice opening.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,688
PGY-1
$68,314
PGY-2
$71,129
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $477K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $78K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 36.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
68"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.60
Restaurant Meal
10.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.04
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100947
- NRMP Code:
- 1826140C1
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 205
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Karen Hamad
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/15/2027
- 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:
- 200
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:
- 1826140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Caitlin Taylor
- Contact Email:
- caitlin.taylor@med.fsu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:16PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 60.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 51st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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