Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of South Florida's Pathology & Cell Biology residency program is a four-year ACGME-accredited training program dedicated to educating competent, board-certified pathologists. It aims to provide diverse educational experiences across major healthcare facilities like Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa General Hospital, fostering an environment of research, professional practice, and lifelong learning among its residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program appears IMG-friendly as it mentions the acceptance of residents through ERAS up to three annually, providing exposure to a variety of case types and opportunities for research and teaching. No explicit mention of IMG acceptance or the number of current IMG residents is found in the text. Further verification with current resident data or program eligibility details might be necessary.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
up to three residents accepted annually
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Program Director
Michelle Burnham
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program accepts up to three new residents each year. Further details on the number of PGY-1 residents specifically from MD and DO programs, or their respective backgrounds, were not available in the provided text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The four-year ACGME-accredited residency program includes educational opportunities at three major Tampa hospitals: James A. Haley Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and Tampa General Hospital, among other affiliated institutions. Residents are educated in basic principles of research and demonstrate application of knowledge through publications.
Application
Up to three residents accepted annually through ERAS. Specific application deadlines not mentioned, but applicants should check ERAS for updates.
# of Locations
3 major hospitals plus 4 additional affiliated institutions (total 7 locations).
Fellowship
The USF Health Pathology and Cell Biology residency offers several fellowship opportunities including Cytopathology Fellowship, Forensic Pathology Fellowship, Hematopathology Fellowship, and Dermatopathology Fellowship. These are affiliated with institutions like Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, and various hospitals in Tampa.
Resident Life
Overview
The USF pathology residency program is dedicated to excellence in education, aiming to graduate competent, board-certified pathologists with excellent diagnostic knowledge and skills and providing a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
On Call Schedule
very reasonable call policies
# of Years of Program
4 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
exposure to a wide variety of case types, patients, research and teaching opportunities
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation