HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital
The HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency in Bradenton, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
HCA Florida Blake Hospital one-year ACGME-accredited transitional year in Bradenton, offering 15 positions (two reserved for PM&R). Rotations include internal medicine, ambulatory, emergency, intensive care, cardiology, GI, hem/onc, neurology, nephrology, PM&R, anesthesia, burn/plastics, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, trauma surgery and a two-week quality rotation.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include a 1,000 dollar orientation stipend, meal stipends, 6 weeks paid family leave, free parking, a phone and laptop, reduced day care tuition and board prep resources.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $65,042.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Mark P. Baker, MD
- Program coordinator
- Jenny Serafino
- Address
- HCA Florida Blake Hospital, Graduate Medical Education, 2020 59th St West, Bradenton, FL 34209
- Phone
- (941) 524-9259
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency at a glance
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital lists its Transitional Year residency in Bradenton, Florida. The directory holds 32 Transitional Year residency programs in Florida, 1 of them in Bradenton and 209 across 40 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 32 Transitional Year residency programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 190 Transitional Year residency programs nationwide share that status.
HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital has 6 other programs listed in Bradenton: Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine), Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine (Multidisciplinary), and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital in Bradenton
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Pain Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency
Other Florida cities with a listed Transitional Year residency: Aventura, Brandon, Brooksville, Cape Coral, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FORT PIERCE, Fort Walton Beach.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Transitional Year residency training
Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year.
A broad clinical year that prepares residents for a specialty that starts in the second year. It is not a complete specialty training program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency?
The directory places it in Bradenton, Florida.
How many Transitional Year residency programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 32 in Florida and 209 nationwide.
How do I apply to the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency offer?
The directory records 15 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South/Blake Hospital Transitional Year residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.