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HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa North/Bayonet Point Hospital Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Hudson, FL(Hudson, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
19
Positions
#341
Specialty Rank
$61,048
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#341
Surgery Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100446
NRMP Code:
2137440P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
249
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
28
00
Female Faculty:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital is named among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care in 2024 and the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for surgical care 3 years in a row (2022-2024). Additionally, it is the recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award for 3 consecutive years, from 2022 to 2024.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,048
PGY-1
$63,190
PGY-2
$65,395
PGY-3
$68,661
PGY-4
$71,760
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Hudson, FL
Metropolitan Area
Hudson, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
93(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$457K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
37.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
33 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.7100000000000001
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
93°F
Winter
78°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
71"
Humidity
58%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
14.17
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,048
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,643
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100446
NRMP Code:
2137440P0
Total Positions:
19
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alene Wright
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/3/2026 - 9/11/2026
Interview Period:
10/29/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
237
Min Step 2 Score:
249

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:
2137440P0, 2137440C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital
Contact Person:
Daniela Besler

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
249
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
5.6%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
12th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
44.4%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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