Applicant FAQ

Q.  How do I apply to the residency program at Florida Hospital?
A.  You must apply through ERAS.

Q.  When will you take your first class?

A.  We have matched our first two classes pf residents, and the first class will be starting on the Florida Hospital campus July, 2012.

Q. What is USMLE cutoff score?
A. There is no USMLE cutoff score; the screening committee reviews each application and
    considers the USMLE score in the context of the entire application.

Q. How many letters of recommendation do you require?
A. 3 letters.

Q. Do you require a clinical year of training prior to radiology residency?
A. Radiology Residency requires one ACGME-accredited clinical training year (internship) prior to starting radiology residency. Residents will complete internships in medicine, surgery, or transitional year internships. These transitional year programs are also applied for through ERAS.

Q. Do you have a cutoff for year of medical school graduation?
A. No

Q. Do you accept international medical graduates into your program?
A. Yes, if screening criteria are met.

Q. How many residents do you accept per year?
A. 4

Q. How many applicants will you interview, and when?
A. We will interview approximately 80 candidates. Choices of interview dates are Sunday, November 18, December 2, 9 and 16, 2012, and January 6 and 13, 2013.

Q. How long is the interview day?
A. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm interviews, tour and lunch on Sunday. Saturday evening social with the residents.

Q. How many interviews will I have?
A. You will have several interviews with various radiologists plus the Program Director.

Q. Who can I contact for more information?
A. Patti Horvath - Program Coordinator:  patti.horvath@flhosp.org