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Welcome from our Program Director
You have found the homepage of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital in Largo, Florida. Within these pages you'll find information about our curriculum, residents, and faculty.
It has been said that the education of the doctor which goes on after they have their degree is, after all, the most important part of medical education. I am very proud of our university-affiliated academic curriculum within a community-based setting at HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Our recent expansion will allow our program to cultivate additional educational opportunities and curriculum growth.
Mission Statement
The HCA Florida Largo Medical Center Internal Medicine 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.
Program Overview
Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA Florida Largo Hospital. Our facility is a 455-bed acute care hospital with three campuses.
Located in mid-Pinellas County on the West Coast of Florida, we provide medical care for the residents of Largo, Clearwater, Seminole and many other Gulf Coast beach communities.
Get to Know the Team
Christopher Halleman, DO
Program Director
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.
Salary & benefits information
| Year | Annual Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,318 | $950 | $62,268 |
| PGY-2 | $63,461 | $950 | $64,411 |
| PGY-3 | $65,686 | $950 | $66,636 |
Benefits
- Health insurance available with a cost-share; an optional family plan can be purchased
- Dental coverage provided with minimal charge
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost; additional amounts may be purchased for residents or family
- Professional liability insurance provided at no cost
- Disability insurance
- Special portable anticipated income disability insurance available at nominal cost
- Vacation/educational leave: 20 days paid time offer, utilized for vacation and sick days
- Additional educational days available, must be preapproved by the Program Director and be in accordance with GME policies and procedures
- Employee Assistance Program
Conference schedule
- Grand Rounds
- Tumor Board
- OMM Lecture Series
- Radiology Lecture Series
- Geriatric Lecture Series
- IM Case Report
- ECG Conference
- Cardiac Cath Conference
- Primary Care Conference
- Rheumatology Lecture Series
- Pulmonology Lecture Series
- Nephrology Lecture Series
- IM Board Review (Wed AM)
- Journal Club
- Morning Report
FAQ
HCA Florida Largo Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program prides itself on teaching and involving medical students in patient care. We are a core-training site for Nova Southeastern University Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM). We also accept 4th year medical students for clinical rotations.
All of our medical students are scheduled through Clinician Nexus. Please apply online. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jessica Fuller at (727)588-5680.
We prefer MD/DO/MBBS from an approved school of medicine within two years of applying to the program. Please reach out to the program coordinator about score requirements for USMLE or COMLEX.
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 two years of graduation from an LCME approved medical school or osteopathic school. Up to five 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, three 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 the AAMC ERAS website.
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 on the HCA Healthcare GME website.