Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Transitional Year Residency Program is sponsored by Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine in partnership with BayCare Health System in Winter Haven, Florida. During the course of training, residents will be exposed to a broad based program within the supportive environment and close-knit community of Winter Haven. Due to the rapid growth in Central Florida and Polk County, the program is critical to preparing our future physicians and specialists for our community.
Total Program Size
13
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1826999P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
180
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
9991100007
Program Director
First Name
Ashley
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Falk
Degrees
MD, BS
Address
Winter Haven Hosp
Transitional Year Pgm
200 Ave F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.725497 28.027902)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Rothrock
Address
BCHS (Winter Haven)
Ste 100A
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.72828 28.008828)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
60.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,162 | 20 |
Total Positions
13
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.fsu.edu/transitionalyearresidencywinterhaven/resident-benefits