The BayCare St. Joseph’s Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program in Tampa, Florida, is a comprehensive, ACGME-accredited four-year training program. We’re dedicated to developing well-rounded and community-focused psychiatrists.
As part of BayCare Health System—the largest academic health system in West Central Florida with 16 hospitals and the largest provider of behavioral health services in West Central Florida—our residents benefit from a rich and diverse training environment. BayCare Behavioral Health serves nearly 70,000 patients annually across West Central Florida through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults, including five receiving facilities.
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As part of the region’s largest academic health system, St. Joseph’s Hospital is well known for its advanced medical technologies and outstanding patient care, with more than 70 specialties represented across its medical teams. This 615-bed facility, originally built in 1934, has long been a pillar of care in the community. As an extension of the hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital Behavioral Health Center is a 60-bed psychiatric facility providing care for adults and children ages 4 and older. It is the only freestanding, Baker Act–receiving private psychiatric hospital in Hillsborough County. The center offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and provides a comprehensive range of services for adults and children with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Each academic year is divided into 13 four-week block rotations. Resident schedules vary by training track, but all tracks provide strong preparation in both general psychiatry and subspecialty care. Beginning in PGY-2 year, every resident participates in a continuity clinic within the BayCare Health System for one half-day each week.
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Inpatient Psychiatry |
5 |
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Consultation Liaison |
2 |
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Emergency medicine |
1 |
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Inpatient Medicine |
1 |
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Family Medicine |
2 |
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Neurology |
2 |
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PGY-2 |
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Consultation Liaison |
1 |
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Emergency Psychiatry |
2 |
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Addiction Medicine |
1 |
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
2 |
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Inpatient Psychiatry |
3 |
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Geriatric Psychiatry |
1 |
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Community Psychiatry |
1 |
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Elective |
2 |
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PGY-3 |
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Outpatient Psychiatry |
13 | |||||
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Geriatric Psychiatry |
1 |
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Inpatient Psychiatry |
5 |
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Elective |
7 |
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Elective Opportunities
Elective time is flexible, enabling residents to explore and develop experience in their specific areas of interest. We offer a wide range of distinctive elective options across both inpatient and outpatient settings, including but not limited to:
Residents will participate in didactics during the academic half-day (AHD), a dedicated three- to four-hour teaching block that starts at 1pm. The curriculum covers essential topics designed to help residents develop into well-rounded physicians. Throughout the year, residents also take part in case conferences. Each resident selects a faculty member to collaborate with and delivers a presentation on an assigned topic. Every didactic session is designed to be interactive, featuring one or more lectures along with structured time for discussion.
Dr. Laura Rodriguez Roman is a board-certified psychiatrist with a strong background in graduate medical education. Following completion of her residency at the University of Florida, she began her career in graduate medical education and continued with the program as a faculty member. She has a strong interest in resident education and professional development and brings an educational approach grounded in clinical practice. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, reflection, and high-quality patient care.
