Florida State University College of Medicine (Sarasota) Program
About This Program
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Program at FSU COM is partnered with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Tidewell Hospice and Florida Cancer Specialists. The program offers a variety of didactic and learning activities with a strong emphasis on fellows wellness and professional development. The program is in a dynamic city that offers a rich social and recreational experience for our fellows consisting of a diverse population, beaches, and a thriving arts and entertainment scene.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joshua Gross, MD
Sarasota Memorial Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Caitlin Taylor
Sarasota Memorial Hosp
Locations
Sarasota Memorial Hosp
4NW Hospitalist Office
1700 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
1115 W Call St
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
1501 N Orange Ave
Sarasota, FL 34236
1970 Golf St
Sarasota, FL 34236
3550 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34239
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 17, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 11, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 16, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.