Welcome from the Program Director
Ingrid Jones-Ince, MD, FACP
Transitional Year Residency Program Director
AdventHealth Tampa
Program Leadership
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Sara Bibi, MD
Core Faculty
Internal Medicine -
James B. Vernace, DO
Core Faculty
Hospitalist -
Joseph Pepe, DO
Core Faculty
Emergency Medicine -
Kapil Vyas, DO
Rotation Faculty
Hospitalist/Intensivist -
Fayssal El-Jabali, MD
Rotation Faculty
Ophthalmologist -
Lisa Nyanda-Manolo, MD
Rotation Director
Dermatology
About Our Residency Curriculum
The Transitional Year Residency program at AdventHealth Tampa follows a hybrid 4+1 clinic model, that will expose our residents to Transitions of Care management, Surgery, Gynecology and Wound care. This will also incorporate a robust didactic curriculum, including POCUS modules, Simulation Lab training, and Yale Ambulatory Care Modules.
| Rotation | Weeks |
|---|---|
| Internal Medicine (Night Float 2 weeks) | 14 |
| Critical Care Medicine/ICU | 4 |
| Emergency Medicine | 4 |
| General Surgery | 4 |
| Ambulatory care 4+1 | 10 |
| Vacation | 4 |
| Electives | 12 |
- Curriculum Overview
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: At least six months in emergency medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery
Please see listed electives available:
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Interventional Radiology
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Ophthalmology
All electives will be subject to slight variation, based on dynamic scheduling changes. We will try our best to secure your preferences.
- Conferences
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Noon Conference Schedule
Our structured noon conference series ensures comprehensive education aligned with ACGME requirements.
Conference Description Frequency Subspecialty Didactics Interactive lectures by faculty from IM, Neuro, EM, Surgery, & more Weekly Grand Rounds Multidisciplinary presentations on current clinical topics & advancements Monthly Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Structured case-based review focused on safety, outcomes, and improvement Monthly Journal Club Critical appraisal of current medical literature and evidence-based practices Weekly Case Presentations Resident-led reviews of interesting or complex inpatient & outpatient cases Weekly Research & QI Updates Presentations on ongoing scholarly and quality improvement projects Monthly All sessions are protected educational time, and attendance is monitored electronically. Residents benefit from a variety of formats including didactics, simulation, peer discussion, and mentorship
Training Site
Primary clinical training occurs mainly at the AdventHealth Tampa hospital campus.
Current Residents
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Basima Ali, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Fadia Fakhre, MD
Dermatology
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Jamie Kahli, MD
Dermatology
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Maryam Kazelka, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Chase Kingsbury, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
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Oussama Metrouh, MD
Interventional Radiology
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Marian Mikhael, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Ahmed Mohamed Zatar, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Ugoma Onubogu, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology
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Purab Patel, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
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Zain Rahmat, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Michaela Rechdan, MD
Dermatology
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Sabrina Saeed, MD
Dermatology
Program Information
- Benefits
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For more information on the many benefits offered across all programs, click here.
- Eligibility
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- Complete applications must come through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- ERAS Program ID: 9991100009
- Applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
- NRMP Program ID: 1102999P0
- Year of graduation within 5 years
- Complete applications must come through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Visa Sponsorship
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H-1B Specialty Occupation
H-1B visas are authorized through USCIS and permit temporary employment in the U.S. for foreign nationals who intend to work in a specialty occupation. To qualify as an H-1B holding Medical Resident, you must pass all three steps of the Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) prior to AdventHealth filing your H1B petition. Please note: USMLE exams are only held in the United States. Should you wish to sit any or all of these exams prior to your residency, please plan accordingly.H-1B visas are valid for up to three years, with the option to extend for another three (totaling 6 years). H-1B visa holders can obtain permanent residency (green card) through AdventHealth once an offer of future employment is established.
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What are the minimum USMLE/COMLEX Step 1 and Step 2 requirements?
A: Step 2 – 230 or 450Q: What is the medical school graduation cut off?
A: 5 yearsQ: How will interviews be conducted for each cycle?
A: The interview day will be conducted virtually.Q: Do you have any Letter of Recommendation (LOR) requirements?
A: We require a minimum of 3 recent LORs.Q: How many residents do you accept each year?
A: We accept 13 Transitional Year residents annually.Q: What is your faculty-to-resident ratio?
A: We maintain a 1:3 core faculty-to-resident ratio, ensuring personalized mentorship.Q: What is your accreditation status?
A: We are a new ACGME-accredited program, with initial accreditation effective from July 1, 2025.Q: Do you offer Step 3 support?
A: Yes. Residents are expected to complete the USMLE Step 3 examination by December. The examination fee is reimbursable.Q: Is research required?
A: Research, QI Project and poster presentations are strongly encouraged.Q: Where do residents complete clinical training?
A: All rotations take place at AdventHealth Tampa and affiliated outpatient sites.Q: What kind of clinic experience is provided?
A: Residents participate in Internal Medicine continuity clinic weekly.Q: Is mentorship provided?
A: Yes. Residents receive formal mentorship from our core faculty, as well as mentorship in their specialty of interest.
Application Process
Join Our Resident Team
Our program will be accepting applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and will participate in the NRMP Match Process.
- ERAS Program ID: 9991100009
- NRMP Program ID: 1102999P0
Transitional Year Resident Life