Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The graduate medical education staff at HCA Florida Blake Hospital have combined over 50 years of healthcare experience to provide to residents. Blake's patient population is diverse. Some surrounding communities include Anna Maria Island and Lakewood Ranch. Blake is 40 minutes from St. Petersburg/Clearwater, 1 hour from downtown Tampa and 2.5 hours from Orlando. There is also affordable housing in the area as well as limitless activities such as hiking, biking, swimming and fishing.
Total Program Size
27
22
22
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1899140C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
210
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
Minimum score
216
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
228
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
465
Minimum score
480
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
20
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
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
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1401100944
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Yizhi
Last Name
Lin
Degrees
DO
Address
Blake Med Ctr
Internal Med Pgm
2020 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.623865 27.482857)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Olah
Address
HCA Florida Blake Hosp
Internal Med Pgm
2020 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.623865 27.482857)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
10.00
% IMG
57.60
% DO
32.40
% Female
35.50
% Male
64.50
Total Physician
36
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,268 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $64,411 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $66,636 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
71
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
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
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
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://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/hca-florida-blake-hospital/internal-medicine-residency/