Welcome to the BayCare Anesthesiology Residency Program at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa—where exceptional training meets a culture of genuine support and mentorship. Our three-year program immerses residents in the full breadth of anesthesiology, from cardiac and neurological to pediatric, obstetric and regional—all within one of Tampa Bay's highest-volume tertiary care facilities. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained faculty are invested in your growth every step of the way. Combined with the resources and career opportunities of the BayCare Health System, this is where great anesthesiologists are made.
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Train at one of Florida’s designated teaching hospitals—St. Joseph's Hospital is a 615-bed level II trauma center renowned for advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care across more than 70 campus-based specialties. For anesthesiology residents, that means nearly 16,000 surgical cases annually spanning cardiac, vascular, neurological and complex general surgery—all under one roof. Our Centers of Excellence in Heart and Vascular, Neuroscience and Robotic Surgery put residents at the center of high-acuity, subspecialty-rich anesthesia practice from day one, building the technical range and clinical confidence that define a well-trained anesthesiologist.
Residents also rotate through other BayCare facilities for focused subspecialty training:
Our three-year curriculum is organized into 13 four-week block rotations per academic year, providing a structured and progressive path from foundational to advanced anesthesiology practice. CA-1 residents build core clinical skills across general anesthesia, airway management, regional anesthesia, vascular, ambulatory, pre-operative and critical care rotations. CA-2 residents advance into full subspecialty immersion—cardiac, neurological, obstetric, pediatric and pain medicine. CA-3 residents refine advanced specialty skills with integrated research and elective experiences tailored to fellowship and career goals, graduating as confident, board-ready anesthesiologists.
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Operating Room/General Anesthesia |
7 |
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Vascular/Thoracic |
1 |
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Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain Management |
1 |
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Advanced Airway Management |
1 |
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Ambulatory Anesthesia |
1 |
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Pre-Operative Clinic |
1 |
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ICU – Critical Care |
1 |
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| CA-2 | ||||||
Cardiac Anesthesia |
2 |
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Non-Operating Room Anesthesia/Post Anesthesia Care Unit |
1 |
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Regional Anesthesia |
1 |
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ICU – Critical Care |
1 |
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Neurosurgical Anesthesia |
2 |
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Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain Management
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1 |
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Inpatient/Outpatient Chronic Pain Management |
1 |
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Obstetric Anesthesia |
2 |
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Pediatric Anesthesia |
2 |
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ICU – Critical Care |
1 |
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Operating Room/General Anesthesia |
3 |
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Regional Anesthesia/Point of Care Ultrasound |
1 |
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Advance Specialty Anesthesia |
6 |
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Vascular/Thoracic |
1 |
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Elective |
1 |
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CA-3 residents have dedicated elective blocks designed to support individual career goals and fellowship preparation. Elective experiences are tailored to each resident's interests and may include opportunities in areas such as:
Elective availability is subject to scheduling and site resources. Residents are encouraged to work with the program director early in their CA-2 year to identify elective goals and begin planning their CA-3 schedule accordingly
The academic half-day (AHD) is an alternative to the traditional daily noon conference and involves a dedicated, weekly, three-hour teaching block held every Wednesday at 3pm. The curriculum follows the ABA examination framework and is divided into concurrent tracks—a combined session for all residents and separate CA-1 and CA-2/3 tracks—ensuring that every resident receives instruction calibrated to their level of training.
Academic Half Day has been designed to include:
