HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program
About This Program
At HCA Florida Blake Hospital, we offer an exceptional training experience and a welcoming culture. Our diverse patient pathology, comprehensive didactic programs, balanced work schedule, and exceptional and passionate faculty provide a tremendous learning environment for our residents to train and thrive in.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Yizhi Lin, DO
Blake Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Karen Olah
HCA Florida Blake Hosp
Locations
Blake Med Ctr
Internal Med Pgm
2020 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
3031 Rocky Dr W
Tampa, FL 33607
315 75th St
Bradenton, FL 34209
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.