Contact us
For more information, please contact our program coordinator, Anita Gadsen.
Mission statement
The HCA Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME: Largo Hospital Gastroenterology Fellowship Program's mission is to educate the next generation of clinically competent and professional Gastroenterology physicians. The program is driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. The program strives to recruit, train, and retain physicians to enhance the care of patients in the diverse community in which it serves. The dedicated faculty, in addition to the significant resources offered by HCA Healthcare and sponsoring institution USF Morsani College of Medicine, provides the fellows with the in-depth clinical knowledge, judgement, procedural skills, professionalism, and interpersonal skills necessary for a successful career in gastroenterology and to develop as a leader. The fellowship curriculum is designed to provide a broad clinical exposure in acute and chronic care occurring in the inpatient and outpatient setting, as well as an extensive experience in non-invasive and invasive procedures. Both HCA and USF have resources that provide the fellows with large-scale exposure to scholarly activity and research.
Program overview
HCA Florida Largo Hospital, is the primary teaching facility for the Gastroenterology fellowship program under the leadership of program director, Michael Schulman, DO, FACG. Affiliated with USF's Morsani College of Medicine and Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine, Largo Hospital strives to be a leader in resident and fellow education and clinical experiences. The Gastroenterology program provides a high volume of hands-on experience in endoscopic procedures, including both interventional and diagnostic procedures, as well as extensive gastrointestinal consultations. Our GI fellows participate in 5 hours of protected didactic time weekly. This educational and practical experience enables the fellows to deliver superior specialized care to patients.
HCA Florida Largo Hospital is a 455-bed statutory teaching hospital serving Pinellas County and patients across Florida. The hospital offers a number of specialty services including advanced cardiac care, from minimally invasive heart procedures to heart transplantation, complex GI services, kidney and liver transplantation, weight loss surgery, advanced stroke care, robotic surgery, and many other services.
HCA Largo Hospital has a robust inpatient educational experience which includes IM hospitalist teams, cardiology, nephrology, neurology, ICU, pulmonary, emergency medicine, and hematology/oncology. Endocrine and rheumatology are outpatient experiences. This facility provides a high volume of hands-on experience in endoscopic procedures, including both interventional and diagnostic procedures, as well as extensive gastrointestinal consultations. Largo Medical Center is one of eight hospitals statewide approved to provide kidney transplant services.
HCA Largo Hospital received Statutory Teaching Hospital designation from The Agency for Health Care Administration (AGCA) and Joint Commission accreditation. In addition, was also awarded America's 250 Best Hospitals Award from Healthgrades. The fellows participate in 5 hours of protected didactic time weekly at this site. This educational and practical experience enables the fellows to deliver superior specialized care to patients. All teaching faculty are very engaged and the program has very strong support from hospital Administration.
A graduate from the Gastroenterology Fellowship program of HCA Florida Largo Hospital will be expected to have the ability and qualifications to become a highly-skilled consultant and caregiver in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders with expectations of the best outcome performed in the most efficient manner.
The primary goal of the Gastroenterology Fellowship program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital is to provide an excellent foundation for residents in pursuit of a clinical career in gastroenterology and to eventually become certified in the subsection of gastroenterology of the American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine or the ABMS.
The program will include extensive gastrointestinal consultations, training in multiple endoscopic procedures, including both interventional and diagnostic procedures, interpretation of both radiological and pathological information, and exposure to patients in multiple medical settings including hospital, ambulatory surgical units, clinics, and private offices.
The program provides extensive participation in patient care across two medical campuses. Fellows also participate in a weekly outpatient clinic experience. Training in endoscopic procedures, including EUSs and ERCPs, is designed to advance along with the fellow’s progression in training. Fellows receive exposure to patients across the disease and age spectrums.
Get to know the team
Michael Schulman, DO
Program Director
Curriculum & rotation schedule
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide resident and fellow physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Salary & benefits
| Year | Salary | Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,318 | $950 | $62,268 |
| PGY-2 | $63,461 | $950 | $64,411 |
| PGY-3 | $65,686 | $950 | $66,636 |
| PGY-4 | $68,973 | $950 | $69,923 |
| PGY-5 | $72,072 | $950 | $73,022 |
| PGY-6 | $75,317 | $950 | $76,267 |
| PGY-7 | $79,082 | $950 | $80,032 |
Benefits
- Professional Memberships
- Conference and Travel Expense
- Cell Phone
- Laptop/iPad
- Other Board Prep and Educational Expense
Conference schedule
Lecture series, conferences, journal clubs and daily academic rounds round out the fellows’ clinical learning.
Fellows receive a comprehensive structured cognitive and procedural clinical education in both inpatient and outpatient settings that will enable them to become competent, proficient and professional osteopathic gastroenterologists.
Conferences in which gastroenterology fellows will be involved include the following:
- Tumor board
- Gastroenterology journal club
- Morning report
- Case presentation
- Medical/surgical conferences
- Department of internal medicine meetings
- Mortality and morbidity conferences
- Conferences outside the hospital and clinic setting including:
- American Gastroenterology Association
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- Utilization review
FAQs
We prefer M.D/D.O/M.B.B.S from an approved school of medicine within two years of applying to the program. We prefer you to have passed USMLE Step I and Step II Clinical Knowledge. Please reach out to the program coordinator about score minimums. We also ask that you have passed the Step II Clinical Skills Exam in your first attempt by the time the rank order list is submitted at the end of interview season. USMLE is helpful, but not required for osteopathic candidates.
We accept all candidates through the NRMP match from accredited US Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical Schools, and LCME accredited International Medical Schools. Candidates should be within 2 years of graduation from an LCME approved medical school or osteopathic school. Up to 5 years with advanced clinical experience, such as a prior internship or residency.
We will request a dean’s letter, your medical school transcript, a personal statement, USMLE or COMLEX scores, a headshot photograph, two letters of recommendation and your curriculum vitae.
We utilize the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for our Matching process. All first-year positions are accepted through the ERAS and there are no pre-match positions. ERAS applications are accepted September 16th through December 15th each year. For information on ERAS, you may access their website at www.aamc.org/services/eras/.
Research is an important part of our mission at the HCA/USF Morsani College of Medicine HCA Florida Largo Hospital. There are numerous opportunities for residents to participate in ongoing projects through HCA Florida Largo Hospital or a project of their own.
Residents are strongly encouraged to participate in research. Opportunities include the ability to present at Grand Rounds, publish manuscripts and present posters at local, regional or national conferences. For residents with a specific research interest, faculty mentorship is required to assist residents in completing the research process.
Information about other HCA GME programs can be found at www.HCAHealthcare.com.