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Internal Medicine Residency Program

Florida State University College of Medicine
Cape Coral, FL
Continued AccreditationACGME #1401100002J1J-1

Florida State University College of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program in Cape Coral, FL. It has 20 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 36 residents in training. It reports 77.8% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $65,688. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
20
36 residents · 60 approved
PGY-1 salary
$65.7k
IMG percentage
77.8%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1826140C2

Accredited since 2021 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2023

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
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1826140C2
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Florida State University COM-FL”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
78%
x
US MD
0%
x
DO
22%
x
Women
42%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

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
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.3
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.3
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown

Lee Health is one of the largest nonprofit Health Systems in Florida. Tradition. Experience. Excellence. With over 100 years of service, Lee Health believes in the power of community. We work every day to deliver exceptional care and exceptional service to the people of Southwest Florida. Among the best in the U.S. Did you know: Lee Health hospitals consistently rank in the top 1 percent for overall care nationwide, and we rank among the best in the nation for eight specialties including heart health, stroke and brain services, bones and joints, lungs, cancer, critical care, maternity, women's health, and gastrointestinal care. Quality & Safety We’re fixated on safety! It’s our top priority. We take pride in our consistent awards for safety, and we publicly report how we measure up to the competition based on national data. Even more important than that? All of our team members vigorously train to listen to our patients and collect extensive data to see where we're hitting the mark and where we can improve. We ensure that proper safety measures and practices are in place and enforced throughout our health system. Be Valued for Being You. At Lee Health, it’s all about you. Join us and be valued as a person, not just an employee, within a culture built on teamwork, empowerment, and continuous improvement. We have created something truly exceptional in Southwest Florida, with careers for compassionate healthcare professionals eager to realize their full potential across a diversity of opportunities throughout our health system. Come be recognized for your personal contributions with your new family at Lee Health and let our growth be the catalyst for your success.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
291
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 5 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 5 same · 2 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeA
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$8K
Research
$0
Payments
1

Top payer: Arjo Inc. ($8K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
17,434
ED visits
52,699
Inpatient surgeries
3,541
Outpatient surgeries
4,281
Births
1,180
Daily census
230
Full-time staff
1,416

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital · Cape Coral, FL

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital

Primary
Cape Coral, FL291 beds

Associates in Nephrology

Cape Coral, FL

Location

Livability

County figures for Lee County, Florida (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$73,099
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
28 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

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

People

Leadership

Maja Delibasic, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Ginger D Cook

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Alfred Gitu, MBChB

Department Chair

Coordinator

Amber Clevenger

Academic Medicine System Director

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Florida State University College of Medicine located?
Florida State University College of Medicine is located in Cape Coral, FL.
Is Florida State University College of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Florida State University College of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Florida State University College of Medicine?
Florida State University College of Medicine has approximately 36 residents in training.
How much is rent near Florida State University College of Medicine?
Median rent near Cape Coral, FL is ~$1,450/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Florida State University College of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 77.8% of Florida State University College of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Florida State University College of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Florida State University 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 Florida State University College of Medicine require?
Florida State University 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 Florida State University College of Medicine?
Florida State University College of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $65,688. 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 Florida State University 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 Florida State University College of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Florida State University 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 Internal Medicine residency program positions as they appear.