Internal Medicine Residency Program

Program Overview

Our Internal Medicine Residency Program is ACGME-accredited for 72 categorical positions — 22 residents in each year of the three-year categorical residency, and 6 residents in the preliminary year. The majority of rotations are at HCA Florida Blake Medical Center, a 383-bed tertiary care hospital. The hospital is a level II trauma center, 1 of only 6 burn centers in FL, and a comprehensive stroke center. We have three separate ICUs: medical/trauma ICU, burn ICU, and cardiovascular ICU.

We are an USF Morsani College of Medicine-affiliated community program that brings residents a challenging and exciting educational experience that prepares graduates for the practice of medicine after residency.

We have top-notch faculty who are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. These faculty members are eager to teach and "light another candle" as they participate in the development of the next generation of the physician workforce.

Our internal medicine program sponsors two advanced fellowships: Cardiology and Infectious Disease. Our residents will have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty and fellows from both fellowships as well as benefit from collaborative didactics.

Incoming Class of 2029

Graduated Class of 2026

Salary & Benefits

Benefits

HCA Florida Blake Hospital offers employees the opportunity to enroll in a benefits package that best meets their needs.

The residents choose the medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans that make the most sense for them and their eligible dependents. The cost of the benefits package that you select is deducted from your paycheck.

• Professional liability insurance
• ACLS/BLS certification
• On-site free parking
• Two lab coats provided
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Educational & Orientation stipends (New residents and fellows receive up to $1000 for attending orientation)
• Cell phone/Laptop
• Twice/year meal stipend ($475 twice a year) & daily meal allowance ($300 montly)
• Residents are eligible for Paid Family leave 6 week leave paid at 100% per ACGME standard
• Reduced tuition at on-site day care
• Professional Memberships
• Conference & travel expense
• Board Prep resources such as MKSAP, Uworld, etc.

Mission Statement

The HCA Florida Blake Hospital Internal Medicine Residency program's mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders. As a part of HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. This program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where residents are provided individualized learning opportunities by faculty and staff who support and sustain one another throughout quality care delivery. Our faculty are committed to ensuring the residents' clinical experience and educational needs are fulfilled while expanding residents' perspectives to be inclusive of cultures, values, and ideals.

Why Train at Blake?

HCA Florida Blake Hospital offers residents the opportunity to train in a high-acuity clinical environment while receiving individualized teaching and mentorship within a supportive community-based program. As a Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and one of only six burn centers in Florida, Blake provides exposure to a diverse and medically complex patient population.

Residents gain experience across three specialized intensive care units — the medical/trauma ICU, cardiovascular ICU, and burn ICU — as well as inpatient medicine, ambulatory care, and a broad range of subspecialty rotations. Training is further enhanced through point-of-care ultrasound, simulation-based education, procedural experience, protected didactics, research mentorship, and resident-led committees.

As a USF Health Morsani College of Medicine-affiliated program, Blake combines the close mentorship and resident autonomy of a community program with the clinical experience of a tertiary care hospital. Residents also work alongside faculty and fellows in our sponsored Cardiovascular Disease and Infectious Disease fellowship programs, providing additional opportunities for mentorship and career development.

Alumni and Graduate Outcomes

Our graduates pursue a wide range of careers in primary care, hospital medicine, and subspecialty fellowship training throughout Florida and across the country. Recent fellowship matches include:

• Cardiovascular Disease: Marshall University, Aurora Health Care/ASMC, Naples Comprehensive Health, HCA Florida JFK, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, HCA Florida Blake Hospital
• Critical Care: Mount Sinai Hospital/ISMMS - New York, Franciscan Health, UC Riverside
• Endocrinology: HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, University of Virginia
• Gastroenterology: Arnot Ogden Medical Center, New York, HCA Florida Largo Hospital
• Geriatric Medicine: University of Pittsburgh
• Hematology/Oncology: LSU Shreveport
• Hospice/Palliative Medicine: UCSF Fresno, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
• Infectious Disease: Montefiore Medical Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, HCA Southern Hills
• Nephrology: Yale–New Haven Hospital, The Ohio State University
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: Ascension St. John Hospital, Michigan, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
• Rheumatology: University of Florida
• Sports Medicine: VCOM Auburn

Resident Leadership and Committees

Residents have meaningful opportunities to shape and improve the program through resident-led committees. Each committee allows residents to develop leadership skills, collaborate with faculty and GME staff, and make direct contributions to resident education, patient care, scholarship, recruitment, and wellness.

POCUS and Simulation Committee
Develops educational sessions in point-of-care ultrasound, common internal medicine procedures, rapid response, and ACLS/code scenarios. The committee also helps lead intern boot camp and works with the GME simulation team to expand residents' procedural and simulation experience.

Recruitment Committee
Collaborates with program leadership on recruitment strategies, open houses, interview season, applicant engagement, social media, and promotion of the residency program.

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
Promotes resident involvement in quality improvement, patient safety reporting, hospital quality initiatives, and projects designed to improve both patient care and the resident learning environment.

Education and Curriculum Development Committee
Assists with didactic planning, morning reports, journal clubs, M&M conferences, board review, guest speakers, and the development of new educational initiatives.

Research and Scholarly Activity Committee
Connects residents with research mentors, supports project development and collaboration, organizes Blake Research Day, and shares opportunities for conference presentations and peer-reviewed publication.

Wellness, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Promotes resident well-being, inclusion, social connection, community outreach, and awareness of burnout, healthcare disparities, and the diverse backgrounds represented within our program.

Resident Life

Our program is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment both inside and outside the hospital. Residents connect through social events, wellness activities, cultural celebrations, community outreach, and program-wide gatherings throughout the year. From beach days and sporting events to dinners and holiday celebrations, these experiences help residents build lasting friendships with one another, faculty, and their families.

Blake is located minutes from Florida's Gulf Coast and offers easy access to Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Manatee Beach, Coquina Beach, and Bradenton Beach. Residents can spend their time off swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, or watching the sunset along the Gulf. Nearby Robinson Preserve offers trails, kayaking, and opportunities to explore the area's coastal wildlife, while the Bradenton Riverwalk provides waterfront paths, parks, restaurants, and community events.

The Bradenton and Sarasota area also offers a diverse dining scene ranging from casual seafood and waterfront restaurants to international cuisine and upscale dining. Residents can explore the restaurants and nightlife of downtown Bradenton, Main Street Lakewood Ranch, downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Village, St. Armands Circle, and Anna Maria Island. Local favorites include fresh Gulf seafood, waterfront dining, farmers markets, coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants throughout the Village of the Arts.

Sports fans have access to professional and collegiate athletics throughout the year. Bradenton is home to Pittsburgh Pirates spring training at LECOM Park, while nearby Sarasota hosts Baltimore Orioles spring training. Tampa Bay is also home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, and professional soccer with the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Tampa Bay Sun.

Residents are also close to Sarasota's arts and cultural attractions, including The Ringling Museum, performing arts, live music, galleries, and seasonal festivals. Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, and several major theme parks are all accessible for weekend trips. With beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, professional sports, cultural attractions, and nearby cities, Bradenton offers residents an excellent balance between demanding clinical training and an active life outside the hospital.