HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Program
About This Program
HCA Florida Blake Hospital is located in beautiful Bradenton, Florida located on the west coast of Florida. Residents engage in applying their knowledge gained through both clinical and protected time, didactic training experiences to foster a holistic approach to patient care. The program offers a diverse range of clinical experiences and training opportunities in pain management which include: Neurology, MSK/EMG, Trauma, Pediatrics, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitati
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rigoberto Nunez, MD
HCA Florida Blake Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Michael Masiello, MEd
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani Coll
Locations
3031 Rocky Dr W
Tampa, FL 33607
501 Sixth Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
3904 Cortez Rd W
Bradenton, FL 34210
625 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
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)
- Program Director
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: 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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.