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

The program emphasizes education over service, and offers early experience in the OR.

Total Program Size
6
3
4
3
4
0
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
1772440C0
1772440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Interview period 2027-2028
-
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
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
14
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
73
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
21
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
21
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401100445
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Thomas
Middle Name
Anthony
Last Name
Abbruzzese
Degrees
MD
Address

HCA Brandon Hosp
Surgery 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
Israel
Last Name
Marmolejos
Address

HCA Brandon Hosp
Surgery 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
26.70
% IMG
54.80
% DO
18.60
% Female
26.20
% Male
73.80
Total Physician
21
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
14.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $62,268 15 15
Year 2 $64,411 15 15
Year 3 $66,636 15 15
Year 4 $69,923 15 15
Year 5 $73,022 15 15
Total Positions
20
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
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
1
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