Florida State University College of Medicine/Sarasota Memorial Hospital 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
Florida State University COM (Sarasota)
Primary Program Contact
Caitlin Taylor
Sarasota Memorial Hosp
Locations
Florida State University COM (Sarasota)
4NW Hospitalist Office
1700 S Tamiami Trl
Sarasota, FL 34239-3509
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
- 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
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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
Year 4 through Year 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.