The AdventHealth Sebring Internal Medicine Program in Graduate Medical Education was launched in 2022 and now has a talented full complement of 8+8+8 resident physicians as it continues to equip physicians as leaders in the spheres of patient care, medical education, and scholarship. The program serves patients from the community, region, and all around the world in the fast-growing corridor of Central Florida between Orlando and Miami. While the Central Florida Region in the Sunshine State has attracted seasonal retirees, young professionals and families are also moving in large numbers to Florida, the fastest-growing state in the nation. We are invested in increasing the health and prosperity of the patients we are privileged to serve.
Our hospital and clinic facilities provide hospitable and welcoming places and spaces for us to the meet the needs of our patients with state-of-the-art technology while extending the Healing Ministry of Christ in fulfilling AdventHealth’s mission. Our specialty and subspecialty AdventHealth Medical Group and community-based faculty provide excellent teaching and mentoring for our resident physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Sebring. Our program emphasizes acquiring a depth and breadth of knowledge in all of the subspecialties of internal medicine.
Our program is continuously accredited by the ACGME and has enjoyed excellent outcomes in patient care, with the resident-healthcare-attending physician team achieving Press Ganey Patient Engagement metrics at the 99th percentile since the new Internal Medicine Clinic at Sun ‘N Lake opened in 2022. Resident physicians learn how to evaluate and manage ambulatory patients across the adult life spectrum in this setting, including learning how to approach population health and value-based care of the current and future. We also have kept a sharp focus on career professional development, ensuring that our resident physicians are equipped for whatever field of internal medicine they desire to pursue.
As you survey the webpages of our program, and our many activities, you will see that our resident physicians have been selected to present their scholarly work at prestigious meetings across North America, including at the competitive American College of Physicians Meeting in 2024, where 8 of our 16 resident physicians presented their mentored work in Boston. Our Continuous Quality Improvement program in Heart Failure has also won awards, including recognition from the Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. The opportunities to work and then present and publish with peers, faculty, and program mentors have distinguished our resident physicians and our program!
We look forward to learning more about your journey through medicine as you consider our excellent program within AdventHealth’s healthcare system and the wonderful aspects of life in Central Florida!
Chad Brands, MD, CPE, SFHM
Program Director, AdventHealth Sebring Internal Medicine
Faculty
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Abdelrahman Sherif Abdalla, MD
Minia University Faculty of Medicine
Lanson Colaco, MD
K.V.G. Medical College
Josephine Delos Reyes, MD
Southwestern University-Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine
Iktej Jabbal, MD
Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College
Sehajpreet Kaur, MD
Government Medical College
Gaayathri Krishnan, MD
P.S.G. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Yelena Pleshkova, MD
JSC National Medical University
Puneet Prakash, MD
Pt. B.D.S. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
PGY-2 Residents
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Mohammad Asghar, MD
Rajkaran Banga, MD
Veerkaran Banga, MD
Jordan Casola, DO
Abuoma Ekpendu, DO
Muhammad Majid, MD
Gregory May, DO
Ganesh Natarajan, MD
PGY-1 Residents
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Benefits
CME/Educational Allowance
PGY-1 residents receive CME expenses reimbursed up to $500.
PGY-2 residents receive a 5-day leave to attend conferences and CME expenses reimbursed up to $800.
PGY-3 residents receive a 5-day leave to attend conferences and CME expenses reimbursed up to $1,300.
Medical and Prescription Insurance
At AdventHealth, we are caring for the whole you. That's why we’re pleased to offer our team members a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes benefits to support your whole person health. Medical insurance is offered through the AdventHealth Employee Health Plan and includes prescription coverage.
Vision, Dental and Disability Insurance
Plans available at additional charge.
Life Insurance
Basic coverage at base salary is provided. Additional coverage available at additional charge.
Professional Fees
State of Florida Medical Training License, necessary certifications and malpractice are covered by the program.
Full unrestricted Medical and DEA Licenses are reimbursed at prorated amounts.
If applicable, we provide reimbursement for USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 exams.
Relocation/Moving Expense
Up to $1,500 will be reimbursed for applicable expense incurred upon initial entry into the program.
Uniforms
Two GME lab coats are provided during first year in program and Hospital scrubs provided at each hospital campus.
Eligibility
LCME Graduates:
Passed USMLE I and II. Include test scores
Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
Personal statement, 1 page
Three letters of recommendations
Osteopathic Graduates:
Passed COMLEX I and II. Include test scores
Doctor of Osteopathy diploma without reservations
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
Personal statement, 1 page
Three letters of recommendations
International Graduates:
Passed USMLE Step I; USMLE Step 2 II CK and CS
Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations, received after 2018
Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
Current ECFMG certification (certificate must be provided)
Personal statement, 1 page
Three letters of recommendations
We will be participating in the ERAS and NRMP match process. An interview is required at the AdventHealth Sebring to be considered for the Match.
Application Process
For consideration to our residency program, applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). The deadline for applications will be November 1st. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be granted an interview, which will be held from October through January. Resident appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
Care You Can Count OnRight in the Florida Heartland
AdventHealth Sebring has offered personalized healing and leading-edge treatments right in the Florida Heartland since 1948. Our three hospital locations in Sebring, Lake Placid, and Wauchula actively promote the eight universal aspects of CREATION Life — Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition. That means patients get a choice in their care decisions, including the option for a second opinion. Patients and their visitors can take a moment for quiet reflection and uplift their outlook in our hospital chapels. We also extend our mission throughout Florida's Heartland, partnering with local organizations and missions that help everyone in our community live healthier lives.
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