Florida State University College of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program is embedded within an academic (FSU) Family Medicine Residency giving our TY residents a broad-based curriculum. Additionally, with no other residents at our 450+ bed non-profit hospital, learning opportunities are easily accessible. We prioritize learning and well-being with no call, no night float and protected didactic time every Friday afternoon. Our location in Winter Haven, FL provides a diverse patient population, the FL lifestyle, and a low cost of living for our residents.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ashley J Falk, MD, BS
Winter Haven Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Joel Rothrock
BCHS (Winter Haven)
Locations
Winter Haven Hosp
Transitional Year Pgm
200 Ave F NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
1115 W Call St
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
200 Ave F Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-1
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.