University of South Florida Morsani (James A Haley Veterans Hospital) Program
About This Program
Fellows benefit from gaining hands-on experience with a diverse and complex caseload of Spinal Cord Injury population. What sets our program apart is its innovative approach-featuring cutting-edge robotics, adaptive sports initiatives, and a strong interdisciplinary team that includes professionals from a wide range of departments. Fellows also engage with our extensive homecare program, providing continuity of care and a deeper understanding of patient needs beyond the hospital set
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Tommy Cheungtung Yu, MD, MH
James A Haley Veterans Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Shereena Farrington
James A Haley Veterans' Hosp
Locations
James A Haley Veterans Hosp
SCI 128
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
12901 N Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa, FL 33601
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 21, 2026 - Oct 19, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.