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Forensic Pathology Residency Program

Florida State University College of Medicine
Pensacola, FL
Initial AccreditationACGME #3101130002J1J-1H1BH-1B

Florida State University College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Forensic pathology residency program in Pensacola, FL. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports 100% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $100,000. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$100.0k
IMG percentage
100%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2024 · 1 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
100%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
0%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine (BSSM) is an interdisciplinary department that contributes to the mission of the College of Medicine through research, teaching, and service. We emphasize the influence of individual, interpersonal, and community factors on health, in the context of social and societal forces. Our work integrates community partnership with principles and methods from behavioral sciences, social sciences, and the humanities to advance knowledge and promote health, especially for the underserved.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Florida State University College of Medicine · Tallahassee, FL

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Florida State University College of Medicine

Primary
Tallahassee, FL

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL

Location

Purchasing power

~$7,105/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~14.7% of pay
Take-home$7,105/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,228/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $100,000 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Leon County, Florida (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$65,074
−$13k vs US median
Avg Commute
21 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Lorraine Lopez-Morell, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Shyesha Carson, BS

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Florida State University College of Medicine located?
Florida State University College of Medicine is located in Pensacola, FL.
Is Florida State University College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Florida State University College of Medicine holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near Florida State University College of Medicine?
Median rent near Pensacola, FL is ~$1,228/month for a 1BR and ~$1,475/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Florida State University College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 100% of Florida State University College of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Florida State University College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Yes — Florida State University College of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Florida State University College of Medicine require?
Florida State University College of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Florida State University College of Medicine?
Florida State University College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $100,000. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Florida State University College of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Florida State University College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Florida State University College of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Forensic pathology residency program positions as they appear.