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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Residency Program

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
Continued AccreditationACGME #1591114028UniversityJ1J-1

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology residency program in Tampa, FL. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $84,165. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
1
0 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$84.2k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2015 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2017

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

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

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

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
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
11.0
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

Non-Profit

Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions. TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
1,041
Tertiary care
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
54,724
ED visits
124,404
Inpatient surgeries
14,947
Outpatient surgeries
16,306
Births
6,526
Daily census
874
Full-time staff
8,714

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Tampa General Hospital · Tampa, FL

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Tampa General Hospital

Primary
Tampa, FL1,041 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,902/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~30.1% of pay
Take-home$4,902/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,112/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $84,165 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages

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

People

Leadership

Jason Feliberti, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Morgyn Tucker, MS

Program Administrator

Coordinator

Valerie Franqui, MBA

Assistant Director, Fellowships

Coordinator

Anna Nordhagen, AA

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine located?
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is located in Tampa, FL.
What type of program is University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine?
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine?
Median rent near Tampa, FL is ~$2,112/month for a 1BR and ~$3,097/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. 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 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine require?
University of South Florida Morsani 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 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine?
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $84,165. 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 University of South Florida Morsani 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 University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of South Florida Morsani 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 Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology residency program positions as they appear.