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- ACGME ID: 4401100445
- NRMP Categorical: 1772440C0
- NRMP Preliminary: 1772440P0
Welcome from our Program Director
Thank you for your interest in the HCA Florida Brandon Hospital/USF Morsani College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) Programs. We offer a variety of rotation specialties designed to enhance the experience of each resident. Currently, our General Surgery residency program offers 20 approved categorical positions and 4 approved preliminary positions.
Program overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is committed to developing skilled, well-rounded surgeons through a comprehensive educational experience. Residents engage in diverse clinical rotations that offer exposure to a wide spectrum of surgical diagnoses and procedures, providing a strong foundation across multiple specialties.
Balancing hands-on clinical practice with a structured curriculum and research opportunities, the program fosters both technical proficiency and critical thinking. Under the guidance of seasoned surgeons, residents progress from observing to assisting and ultimately performing surgeries—supported by personalized mentorship every step of the way.
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in community surgical practice, academic medicine, or competitive fellowship training. With ongoing enhancements to its curriculum and clinical offerings, the program continues to grow, expanding opportunities that prepare residents for success in an evolving healthcare landscape.
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident and fellow physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Our Program Director and staff
Our team is comprised of skilled experts with deep experience and knowledge from which residents and fellows can benefit.
Program details
Throughout the general surgery residency program at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, residents will rotate through a broad range of specialties, gaining hands-on experience in general surgery, plastic surgery, acute care surgery, and subspecialties including surgical oncology, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery.
The program also offers rotations at several affiliated hospitals within the larger consortium, including HCA Florida Bayonet Point, Largo, and Trinity Hospitals. Additionally, residents will rotate at Moffitt Cancer Center and All Children's Hospital.
Research is an integral part of the program, and residents are expected to actively participate in research throughout their training. Research initiatives across HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and the broader HCA Florida Healthcare Consortium are overseen by the HCA Florida Division Scholarly Activity Team. This team assists residents in accessing deidentified patient data and supports them with their research projects. Residents are encouraged to submit their work, including abstracts, presentations, case studies, and more, for presentation at local, regional, and national conferences.
Conference schedule
The General Surgery Residency Program organizes academic half-days on Friday mornings, where residents and faculty gather to review interesting cases and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) conferences. These sessions focus on analyzing cases where residents faced complications or challenges in patient care.
| Year (AY 25/26) | Salary | Hourly | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $63,149 | $30.36 | $950 | $64,099 |
| PGY-2 | $65,354 | $31.42 | $950 | $66,304 |
| PGY-3 | $67,642 | $32.52 | $950 | $68,592 |
| PGY-4 | $71,032 | $34.15 | $950 | $71,982 |
| PGY-5 | $74,235 | $35.69 | $950 | $75,185 |
Mission statement
The HCA Florida Brandon Hospital General Surgery 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.