Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Community based anatomic and clinical pathology training program in HCA West Florida Division with diverse exposure to different practice environment including community hospital, specialty hospital, and reference laboratory.

Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
0
0
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
1772300C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
26
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
450
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
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
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3001100080
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Christina
Last Name
Kovacs
Degrees
MD
Address

HCA Florida Brandon Hosp
Pathology Pgm
119 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.286456 27.933614)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kesnearsha
Last Name
Dorvilier
Address

HCA Florida Brandon Hosp
Pathology Pgm
119 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.286456 27.933614)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
14.50
% IMG
71.80
% DO
13.70
% Female
33.10
% Male
66.90
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $61,318 20
Year 2 $63,461 20
Year 3 $65,686 20
Year 4 $68,973 20
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
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