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HCA Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME - Tampa South Program

Orthopaedic surgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Largo, FL(Largo, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#184
Specialty Rank
$63,149
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#184
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601100221
NRMP Code:
1981260C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
20

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
241
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
000
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our residents have a clinical and surgical mastery of orthopaedic pathology and treatment. The program is led by orthopaedic surgeons who provide a broad perspective of each subspecialty. Residents understand this is a rigorous program that strives for excellence in patient care and didactics. Given our high volume of cases, junior and senior level residents are expected to be involved in the clinical and operative decision-making process.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$63,149
PGY-1
$63,354
PGY-2
$67,642
PGY-3
$71,032
PGY-4
$74,235
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Largo, FL
Metropolitan Area
Largo, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
108(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$332K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$71K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
72K
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.44999999999999996
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
88°F
Winter
73°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
65"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
14.82
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$63,149
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$58,471
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601100221
NRMP Code:
1981260C0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
20
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John N Harker
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
1/29/2027 - 2/5/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
231
Min Step 2 Score:
241

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1981260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Largo Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Largo Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sarah Shepard
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
241
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
100.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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