University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Program

Kapaa, HI

Community (Uni. Aff.)YOG 5 STEP 226 - 269 J1

Specialty:Family medicine

ACGME Code:1201400002

NRMP Code:-

Status:Initial Accreditation

Overview

About the Program

Mission

The FSU Emergency Medicine Residency at Sarasota Memorial Hospital seeks to equip each trainee with the clinical foundation, experience, and professional tools required to complete residency training successfully, to become board‑certified, and to sustain a career of excellent, compassionate patient care. We emphasize lifelong learning, physician well‑being, and safe practice.

Core Values

* Integrity
* Professionalism
* Compassion
* Hard work
* Intellectual curiosity
* Self‑discipline
* Personal wellness

Vision

We strive to create a training environment that enables every physician to achieve their full potential, guarantees consistently excellent patient care, and fosters ongoing professional growth and learning throughout their careers.

Curriculum

Residents participate in protected academic time every Wednesday morning for didactics, case conferences, procedural workshops, and journal club. To preserve this educational time, residents are not scheduled for ED shifts after 10:00 p.m. the night before didactics. In alignment with ACGME and FSU GME requirements, trainees complete a Quality Improvement (QI) project and engage in scholarly activity.

Our academic year follows the calendar month (each rotation begins on the 1st and ends on the last day of the month), yielding 12 rotations per year. Intern orientation lasts one month and includes didactics, practical workshops, certification courses, short shifts with nurses and pharmacists, and several ED shifts to ease the transition into clinical work. Orientation also includes team‑building and multiple wellness events.

The only off‑site rotation is the pediatric ICU month at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, roughly one hour away; housing is provided for that month to decrease commuting burden.

#### PGY‑1
* Orientation – 1 month
* OB/GYN – 1 month
* MICU – 1 month
* POCUS/Anesthesia – 1 month
* Trauma – 1 month
* Pediatric Emergency Medicine – 1 month
* Selective – 1 month
* Emergency Medicine – 5 months

#### PGY‑2
* Administration/POCUS – 1 month
* PICU – 1 month
* MICU – 1 month
* Selective – 1 month
* Pediatric Emergency Medicine – 1 month
* EMS – 1 month
* Emergency Medicine – 6 months

#### PGY‑3
* SICU – 1 month
* Research/Toxicology – 1 month
* Selective – 1 month
* Emergency Medicine – 9 months

#### ED Rotations
Rotations use calendar months rather than a 28‑day cycle. Shift lengths vary from 8–11 hours. Interns do not work overnight. Typically residents receive at least two full weekends off per month.
* PGY‑1: 190 hours
* PGY‑2: 175 hours
* PGY‑3: 160 hours

#### Educational Conferences
Each residency class attends one conference annually; registration, travel, hotel, and a meal stipend are provided. Currently interns attend FCEP, second‑year residents attend SAEM, and third‑year residents attend ACEP. Additional travel support is available for residents who present scholarly work.

#### Educational Goals
Our curriculum is grounded in the Model of the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine (EM Model). The program’s objective is to ensure residents master this framework, are prepared to practice in any clinical environment, and perform well on the emergency medicine certifying exam.

#### Simulation
Simulation is integral to training. Residents participate in scheduled simulation sessions in our advanced simulation facility housed in the Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute — an 84,000 sq ft center with dedicated sim rooms, control rooms, and classrooms. The simulation curriculum is administered by faculty simulation co‑directors, designated sim chief residents, and simulation technicians.

Simulation experiences include procedural practice on high‑fidelity mannequins, teamwork and communication training, and opportunities for residents to design cases and provide/receive structured feedback. Training focuses on frequent clinical procedures (e.g., intubation, lumbar puncture, central line placement) and high‑acuity, low‑occurrence (HALO) procedures (e.g., pericardiocentesis, transvenous pacing, cricothyrotomy). This combination of clinical and simulated training readies graduates for practice and certification.

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Contact

Sheila Bagley, Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 941‑917‑2041
1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34239

Current Residents

Applicant Information

Class of 2028 (PGY‑1)

- Julia Bourguignon, D.O. — Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine; from Myrtle Beach. Clinical interests: EMS, sports/event medicine, addiction medicine. Personal interests: International travel, live music, paddleboarding, backpacking, weightlifting, running.
- Bailey Brown, D.O. — Nova Southeastern University; from Margate, FL. Clinical interests: Pediatrics, sports medicine, health policy and advocacy. Personal interests: Brazilian jiu‑jitsu, exercise, beach outings, reading.
- Alec Damico, M.D. — FSU College of Medicine; from Jupiter, FL. Clinical interests: Global health, ultrasound, medical education. Personal interests: Surfing, fitness, photography, travel, family time.
- Nathan Hayes, M.D. — FSU College of Medicine; from Tallahassee, FL. Clinical interests: Emergency medicine, POCUS, toxicology, medical education. Personal interests: Golf, fishing, freediving, pickleball, volleyball.
- Ashley Huynh, D.O. — Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; from Bradenton, FL. Clinical interests: Medical education, mentorship, women’s health in EM. Personal interests: Cooking, baking, reading, pugs, travel, hiking, national parks.
- Bryce Larson, D.O. — Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine; from Brunswick, ME. Clinical interests: Medical education, simulation, sports medicine. Personal interests: Golf, minor league baseball, college sports, breweries, aviation, family time with spouse, daughter and dogs.
- McKenna Miller, D.O. — Nova Southeastern University; from Fort Myers, FL. Clinical interests: Ultrasound, addiction medicine, global health. Personal interests: Fishing, diving, shelling, dogs, birding, donuts, pho.
- Sukanya Mohan, D.O. — Nova Southeastern University; from Bradenton, FL. Clinical interests: Wilderness medicine, pediatric emergency medicine, ultrasound. Personal interests: Hiking, travel, paddleboarding, running, music festivals, coffee shops, outdoor activities.
- Fallon Pizzarella, D.O. — Lincoln Memorial University; from Clearwater, FL. Clinical interests: Pediatric emergency medicine, global health. Personal interests: Travel, coffee shops, Pilates, caring for two Pomeranians.

Class of 2027 (PGY‑2)

(Residents are listed with their medical school, hometown, clinical interests, and personal hobbies similarly to the PGY‑1 class. Full resident details are maintained on the program website.)

Class of 2026 (PGY‑3)

(Residents are listed with comparable detail, including training background, clinical interests, and personal pursuits.)

Faculty

Sarah Temple, M.D., FACEP — Program Director

Associate Professor, Florida State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of South Florida
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Kansas
Experience: Chief Resident at USF (2011–2012); Emergency physician with Sarasota Emergency Associates since August 2012; FSU Clerkship Director (July 2013–July 2018); Chief of Staff Elect/Chief of Staff/Past Chief of Staff, SMHCS‑Sarasota (November 2023–November 2026)
Interests: Resident education, FeminEM initiatives
Personal interests: Fitness, reading, piano, family time

Ashley Grant, D.O., RDMS, FPD‑AEMUS — Associate Program Director; Director, Point‑of‑Care Ultrasound

Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Fellowship: Emergency Ultrasound, USF/Tampa General Hospital (2014)
Residency: Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Bradenton)
Undergraduate: Saint Leo University
Experience: Chief Resident (Baystate 2013–2014); Clinical faculty at TGH/USF (2014–2017); Emergency US Director SMH (2017–present); Emergency US Director for EM and IM FSU residencies (2019–present); Chair, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (2021–present); Med Exec Committee member at large (2023–present); QI, Utilization Review, and Critical Care committee member; SANE Physician Champion
Interests: POCUS, resident education, women in medicine, administrative work
Personal interests: Family, dogs, gardening, exercise

Julio Arrieta, M.D. — Director, Medical Student Clerkship

Assistant Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Medical School: FSU College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Interests: Wilderness and rescue medicine, marine/dive medicine, airway management
Hobbies: Scuba diving, spearfishing, camping, cooking

Marshall A. Frank, D.O., MPH, FACEP, FAEMS — Director of EMS

Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Fellowship: EMS, University of South Florida
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
Experience: Medical Director for multiple EMS and fire organizations (Sarasota County Fire, Suncoast Technical College, Bayflite Helicopter EMS, Sarasota/Bradenton Airport Fire Department); attending physician at SMH since 2018
Interests: EMS systems and education
Personal interests: Family, fitness, boating

Sagar Galwankar, MBBS, DNB, FACEE (India), FRCP (UK), MPH, FAAEM, Dip. ABEM (USA) — Director of Research

Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residency: University of South Florida
Medical School: Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, India
Additional training: USF College of Medicine & Public Health
Experience: Over 20 years of clinical service and 15+ years in international academic leadership
Interests: International medicine, global health diplomacy, clinical innovation
Personal interests: Writing, film, contemplative walks

Rose Valentine A. Goncalves, M.D., FACEP — Co‑Director, Medical Simulation

Assistant Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residency: York Hospital (PA)
Medical School: Drexel University
Undergraduate: Northeastern University
Experience: 10+ years clinical experience including service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Civilian Surgical Corps (USACS)
Interests: Disaster medicine, global health, simulation in healthcare
Personal interests: Travel, beaches, reading, family, cooking

Steve Kamm, M.D., FACEP — Director, Resident Wellness; Co‑Director, Medical Simulation

Assistant Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residency: University of Florida (Jacksonville)
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
Undergraduate: Northwestern University (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
Experience: 30 years clinical practice; Chair, QI Committee (Venice SMH, 2021–present); Chair, Emergency Care Department SMH (2019–present); Founding partner/president/medical director of SMH Urgent Care Centers
Interests: Broad interests across emergency medicine
Personal interests: Family, tennis, golf, home projects

Tamas (Tom) R. Peredy, M.D., FACMT — Academic Chief, Emergency Medicine; Director, Medical Toxicology

Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Fellowship: Medical Toxicology, UConn
Residency: UConn
Medical School: University of Vermont
Undergraduate: McGill University & University of Vermont
Experience: Former medical director for wound care/hyperbaric clinics and two poison control centers; 25+ years clinical experience across settings
Interests: Medical education, mycology (safe mushroom foraging)
Personal interests: Cycling, gardening, Hungarian food and culture

J. Wesley Ruffin, M.D., FACEP, FAAP, FAAEM — Director, Pediatric Education

Assistant Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residencies: Emergency Medicine (Penn State Hershey/Hershey) and Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Los Angeles)
Medical School: University of Missouri‑Kansas City
Undergraduate: University of Missouri‑Kansas City
Experience: Sarasota Emergency Associates (2015–present); Emergency Medicine Associates (Carroll Hospital Center, 2010–2015); Faculty roles at Penn State Hershey (2007–2010) and Temple University Children’s Medical Center (2004–2007)
Interests: Pediatric emergency and transport medicine
Personal interests: Family, running, triathlon training, following the Kansas City Chiefs

Ryan Snitowsky, M.D. — Director, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Education

Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: UIC College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Experience: Associate CEO, Global Physician Network (2024–present); Medical Director SMH Venice (2021–present); Department Chair/Chair Elect, Special Services, SMH Venice (2021–present)
Interests: QI, education, health information systems, leadership, documentation and coding
Personal interests: Cycling, fitness, weightlifting, family activities, electronic music, theme parks and cruising

Resident Benefits

Florida State University College of Medicine and its partner health systems provide a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. Specific benefits can vary depending on the training site.

Annual Salary Scale (2025–2026)

- First Year: $65,688
- Second Year: $68,314
- Third Year: $71,129
- Fourth Year: $74,816
- Fifth Year: $78,418
- Sixth Year: $80,918

Relocation/Signing Payment: $5,000 (taxable)
Cost of Living Allowance: $10,000 per year

#### Insurance Coverage
* Major medical insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Short/long‑term disability coverage
* Life and AD&D insurance
* Malpractice insurance

#### Educational Support & Leave
* Annual CME allowance: $2,500
* Up to five CME days per year
* CME funds may be used for registration, travel, lodging, textbooks, and journals

#### Additional Support and Perks
* Uniform provisions
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* On‑site hospital meals available seven days per week
* Step 3 exam registration fees covered
* State of Florida licensure application and fees covered
* Complimentary access to the on‑site fitness center at SMH
* Discounted membership to Health Fit wellness center (south Sarasota)

#### Paid Time Off
Leave policies follow ACGME standards and the healthcare partner handbook.

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Contact

Sheila Bagley, Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 941‑917‑2041
1700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34239

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ACGME History

Accreditation Last updated: Jul 16, 2026

Initial accreditation3

Full accreditation0

Continued0

Warning0

Probationary Accreditation0

Withdrawal0

#	Academic Year	Status	Effective Date
01	2024 - 2025	Initial Accreditation	Jul 1, 2024
02	2025 - 2026	Initial Accreditation	Jul 1, 2024
03	2026 - 2027	Initial Accreditation	Jul 1, 2024

Program

Program Size

-- (3 years)

Accreditation Status

Initial Accreditation

(Effective: July 1, 2024)

Composition

Training

Faculty-to-Residents Ratio:--

Quality of Life

First Year Paid Sick Leave: --

First Year Paid Vacation: --

First Year Salary: --

Admission

Visa Sponsorship:J1

YOG Cutoff:5

Visa policy source YOG policy source

Gender

No gender data available.

Rotation Duration by Site

Rotation Duration Chart Data

Benchmarks

Scores

Roster

Location

Kapaʻa, HI 96746

Population

Median income

Education

Employment

Health

Age

Above the national average
Below the national average
Similar to the national average

Housing — Rental prices

Rental prices

Typical Observed Market Rent Index - ZORI Over Time

Date

Region - Kapaa, HI

State - Hawaii

United States

1/30/2015

N/A

$1,764

$1,211

2/27/2015

N/A

$1,775

$1,220

3/30/2015

N/A

$1,791

$1,230

4/29/2015

N/A

$1,787

$1,238

5/30/2015

N/A

$1,801

$1,256

6/29/2015

N/A

$1,798

$1,261

7/30/2015

N/A

$1,807

$1,267

8/30/2015

N/A

$1,805

$1,270

9/29/2015

N/A

$1,810

$1,275

10/30/2015

N/A

$1,813

$1,280

11/29/2015

N/A

$1,823

$1,286

12/30/2015

N/A

$1,825

$1,282

1/30/2016

N/A

$1,824

$1,288

2/28/2016

N/A

$1,821

$1,288

3/30/2016

N/A

$1,819

$1,289

4/29/2016

N/A

$1,828

$1,288

5/30/2016

N/A

$1,822

$1,291

6/29/2016

N/A

$1,826

$1,287

7/30/2016

N/A

$1,824

$1,288

8/30/2016

N/A

$1,830

$1,294

9/29/2016

N/A

$1,827

$1,298

10/30/2016

N/A

$1,829

$1,306

11/29/2016

N/A

$1,829

$1,307

12/30/2016

N/A

$1,827

$1,305

1/30/2017

N/A

$1,833

$1,311

2/27/2017

N/A

$1,844

$1,320

3/30/2017

N/A

$1,856

$1,326

4/29/2017

N/A

$1,864

$1,332

5/30/2017

N/A

$1,860

$1,336

6/29/2017

N/A

$1,861

$1,338

7/30/2017

N/A

$1,860

$1,340

8/30/2017

N/A

$1,867

$1,344

9/29/2017

N/A

$1,873

$1,377

10/30/2017

N/A

$1,874

$1,383

11/29/2017

N/A

$1,880

$1,387

12/30/2017

N/A

$1,883

$1,392

1/30/2018

N/A

$1,882

$1,392

2/27/2018

N/A

$1,879

$1,394

3/30/2018

N/A

$1,878

$1,397

4/29/2018

N/A

$1,878

$1,403

5/30/2018

N/A

$1,884

$1,405

6/29/2018

N/A

$1,892

$1,410

7/30/2018

N/A

$1,899

$1,414

8/30/2018

N/A

$1,897

$1,420

9/29/2018

N/A

$1,898

$1,426

10/30/2018

N/A

$1,900

$1,434

11/29/2018

N/A

$1,907

$1,439

12/30/2018

N/A

$1,911

$1,443

1/30/2019

N/A

$1,919

$1,446

2/27/2019

N/A

$1,923

$1,451

3/30/2019

N/A

$1,925

$1,456

4/29/2019

N/A

$1,928

$1,459

5/30/2019

N/A

$1,934

$1,466

6/29/2019

N/A

$1,934

$1,472

7/30/2019

N/A

$1,937

$1,477

8/30/2019

N/A

$1,942

$1,482

9/29/2019

N/A

$1,946

$1,487

10/30/2019

N/A

$1,952

$1,491

11/29/2019

N/A

$1,951

$1,494

12/30/2019

N/A

$1,954

$1,500

1/30/2020

N/A

$1,954

$1,505

2/28/2020

N/A

$1,958

$1,509

3/30/2020

N/A

$1,951

$1,495

4/29/2020

N/A

$1,932

$1,493

5/30/2020

N/A

$1,923

$1,494

6/29/2020

N/A

$1,923

$1,485

7/30/2020

N/A

$1,928

$1,482

8/30/2020

N/A

$1,924

$1,485

9/29/2020

N/A

$1,919

$1,496

10/30/2020

N/A

$1,921

$1,524

11/29/2020

N/A

$1,939

$1,536

12/30/2020

N/A

$1,955

$1,542

1/30/2021

N/A

$1,965

$1,549

2/27/2021

N/A

$1,969

$1,556

3/30/2021

N/A

$1,967

$1,567

4/29/2021

N/A

$1,994

$1,590

5/30/2021

N/A

$2,012

$1,601

6/29/2021

N/A

$2,030

$1,625

7/30/2021

N/A

$2,048

$1,642

8/30/2021

N/A

$1,986

$1,664

9/29/2021

N/A

$2,014

$1,686

10/30/2021

N/A

$2,033

$1,704

11/29/2021

N/A

$2,044

$1,721

12/30/2021

N/A

$2,042

$1,729

1/30/2022

N/A

$2,049

$1,749

2/27/2022

N/A

$2,082

$1,756

3/30/2022

N/A

$2,090

$1,762

4/29/2022

N/A

$2,075

$1,774

5/30/2022

N/A

$2,073

$1,791

6/29/2022

N/A

$2,120

$1,787

7/30/2022

N/A

$2,153

$1,806

8/30/2022

N/A

$2,169

$1,813

9/29/2022

N/A

$2,145

$1,816

10/30/2022

N/A

$2,138

$1,814

11/29/2022

N/A

$2,127

$1,822

12/30/2022

N/A

$2,138

$1,827

1/30/2023

N/A

$2,179

$1,837

2/27/2023

N/A

$2,175

$1,841

3/30/2023

N/A

$2,169

$1,842

4/29/2023

N/A

$2,164

$1,841

5/30/2023

N/A

$2,208

$1,847

6/29/2023

N/A

$2,216

$1,847

7/30/2023

N/A

$2,231

$1,849

8/30/2023

N/A

$2,223

$1,903

9/29/2023

N/A

$2,251

$1,911

10/30/2023

N/A

$2,238

$1,918

11/29/2023

N/A

$2,262

$1,926

12/30/2023

N/A

$2,282

$1,933

1/30/2024

N/A

$2,274

$1,951

2/28/2024

N/A

$2,287

$1,959

3/30/2024

N/A

$2,309

$1,958

4/29/2024

N/A

$2,334

$1,954

5/30/2024

N/A

$2,325

$1,955

6/29/2024

N/A

$2,324

$1,956

7/30/2024

N/A

$2,330

$1,965

8/30/2024

N/A

$2,524

$1,972

9/29/2024

N/A

$2,517

$1,971

10/30/2024

N/A

$2,551

$1,966

Crime — All violent offences

Rate per 100,000 residents

Rate per 100,000 people Over Time

Date

Region - Kapaa, HI

State - Hawaii

United States

4/1/2021

5/1/2021

110

6/1/2021

112

7/1/2021

113

8/1/2021

120

9/1/2021

114

10/1/2021

128

11/1/2021

106

12/1/2021

101

1/1/2022

107

2/1/2022

100

3/1/2022

107

4/1/2022

117

5/1/2022

107

6/1/2022

112

7/1/2022

107

8/1/2022

108

9/1/2022

118

10/1/2022

133

11/1/2022

106

12/1/2022

1/1/2023

119

2/1/2023

3/1/2023

116

4/1/2023

110

5/1/2023

125

6/1/2023

102

7/1/2023

122

8/1/2023

9/1/2023

114

10/1/2023

11/1/2023

12/1/2023

109

1/1/2024

101

2/1/2024

107

3/1/2024

117

4/1/2024

104

5/1/2024

112

6/1/2024

122

7/1/2024

8/1/2024

106

9/1/2024

10/1/2024

124

11/1/2024

12/1/2024

107

1/1/2025

2/1/2025

3/1/2025

4/1/2025

5/1/2025

6/1/2025

102

7/1/2025

111

8/1/2025

9/1/2025

10/1/2025

11/1/2025

12/1/2025

1/1/2026

2/1/2026

3/1/2026

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External Links

1. Program website - graduation year eligibility - https://hawaiiresidency.org/programs/kauai-family-medicine-residency/

2. United States Census Bureau - https://data.census.gov/

3. Zillow Research - Observed Rent Index (ZORI) - https://www.zillow.com/research/data/

4. FBI - Crime/Law Enforcement Stats (Uniform Crime Reporting Program) - https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr

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