Internal Medicine Residency at St. Joseph's Hospital-South

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Why Choose Us 

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital South is designed to provide a comprehensive, dynamic education in a supportive and resource-rich environment. The program emphasizes resident development, procedural proficiency, wellness, and individualized career planning, including leadership opportunities and fellowship support.

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About St. Joseph's Hospital-South

St. Joseph's Hospital-South
St. Joseph's Hospital South is located in Riverview, a fast-growing suburban area near Tampa. Hospital features include:

  • A 223-bed facility with a wide range of services including cardiology, critical care, surgery, and women's health.
  • Focus on cutting-edge technologies, patient safety, and quality care, ensuring that residents are exposed to a variety of cases.
  • Collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams across the hospital, promoting holistic patient care.
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Curriculum

Each year consists of thirteen, four-week block rotations. Residents have varying schedules based on their individual training track, with each providing an excellent foundation in general internal medicine and subspecialty care. All residents are assigned to a continuity clinic within the BayCare Health System, where they spend a half-day each week throughout training learning primary care through longitudinal care of patients.

Rotation

Number of Blocks

First Year

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Emergency Medicine

1

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

Second Year

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Outpatient Medicine

1

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

Third Year

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Research

1

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

First Year

Rotation

Number of Blocks

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Emergency Medicine

1

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

Second Year

Rotation

Number of Blocks

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Outpatient Medicine

1

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

Third Year

Rotation

Number of Blocks

ICU/Critical Care

1

Inpatient IM Wards

4

Research

1

Subspecialty Rotations*

4

Individualized Education/Elective

2

Night Float

1

Program Faculty

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Ibrahim A. Saad, MD, FACP

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Education

Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine; Coolidge, Antigua 
Residency: St. Joseph’s Mercy Oakland; Pontiac, Michigan
Board Certification: Internal Medicine

About Dr. Saad

Dr. Saad is a seasoned physician leader with a deep commitment to medical education, resident development, and the continuous advancement of healthcare quality and safety. As the Founding Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital South, he is dedicated to cultivating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes clinical excellence, leadership, innovation, and physician wellness.

Dr. Saad is also a forward-thinking advocate for integrating technology into medical education. He actively incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), simulation-based learning, and data-driven strategies to enhance diagnostic reasoning, patient care, and trainee performance. With a vision to empower the next generation of physicians, Dr. Saad combines traditional mentorship with cutting-edge tools to prepare residents for the evolving future of healthcare.

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Lee R. Haselhuhn, MD

Internal Medicine Residency Assistant Program Director


Board Certifications: Internal Medicine

Education

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Baltimore, Maryland
Residency: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler Medical Residency; Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship:  Cardiovascular Disease – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, Texas

Program Manager

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Melissa Mattison

Program Manager

Phone: (813) 302-8766

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