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Our program’s mission is to provide future physicians a strong foundation in diverse clinical disciplines, designed to prepare them for a specialty or general medical practice. By fostering curiosity, confidence and compassion, we’re committed to empowering the next generation to deliver exceptional care in their chosen specialty or in general practice.
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Founded in 1926, Winter Haven Hospital is part of BayCare Health System. Our mission statement is "to improve the health of the people we serve, by providing the highest quality and most effective care and services, and to return value to the people in our communities."
Our Transitional Year program offers an exceptional experience where learning thrives in a supportive environment. By contributing to a community with growing health care needs, you’ll hone your skills, nurture your compassion and make a difference that extends far beyond your training year.
The Transitional Year Residency Program rotation schedule is divided into thirteen 4-week blocks, fulfilling the requirements of Fundamental Clinical Skills, and allowing each resident to tailor their training to their educational goals.
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Inpatient Medicine |
2 |
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Emergency Medicine |
2 |
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ICU |
1 |
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Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic |
1 |
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There’s no overnight call in our Transitional Year Residency. The schedule is designed to mirror the PGY1 Family Medicine resident experience. The curriculum emphasizes education and learning opportunities during daytime hours. To ensure a comprehensive emergency medicine experience, residents will work a mix of morning, day and night shifts. There’s no night float. All ACGME work-hour rules will be followed. Faculty are aware of these requirements, and residents should never be placed in a position that violates any of these standards. When creating the Transitional Year Residency rotation schedule, we were intentional about balancing the demands of a medical career with the personal well-being of both residents and faculty.
Additional required rotation blocks include:
Three blocks are reserved for elective rotations, which are:
An exceptional residency program begins with a faculty focused on your future. Not only educators but also mentors who will guide you through clinical, academic and career decisions. You'll thrive in a culture rooted in compassion, driven by innovation and defined by success as you gain hands-on experience, turning knowledge into skill and theory into action. Click here for more information about our faculty’s experience and specialties.
