Florida State University College of Medicine/Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program offers an unparalleled clinical experience rooted in serving a diverse, historically underserved community. Training takes place at the regions premier Level 1 Trauma Center, which also stands as the areas only dedicated Pediatric Trauma Center. This unique environment ensures high-volume, high-acuity pathologies that prepare residents for any clinical scenario. Beyond exceptional bedside pathology, our curriculum integrates robust simulation training directly into weekly didactics,
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Edward Retzloff, DO
Sacred Heart Hosp of Pensacola
Primary Program Contact
Adam Peake
Sacred Heart Hosp of Pensacola
Locations
Sacred Heart Hosp of Pensacola
Internal Medicine Pgm
5151 N Ninth Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
1601 Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32602
5149 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
7552 Navarre Pkwy
Navarre, FL 32566
14 W Jordan St
Pensacola, FL 32501
5147 N 9th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 6 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.