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Welcome from our Program Director
Thank you for your interest in HCA FL Brandon Pathology Residency Program! At HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, we're excited to offer a well-rounded, hands-on residency experience that sets you up for success across the full spectrum of pathology. Whether you're passionate about surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, or lab management, you'll find the tools, cases, and mentorship here to help you grow into a confident, skilled pathologist. We're all about combining strong clinical training with a supportive, team-oriented environment—because we believe that's where real learning happens.
Mission Statement
The HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Pathology Residency Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of physicians and physician leaders.
As part of HCA Healthcare, we are united by a shared purpose: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Our program provides a dynamic and enriching educational environment where residents benefit from personalized learning experiences. Supported by a collaborative team of faculty and staff, residents are empowered to deliver high-quality care while growing professionally and personally. We are committed to ensuring that each resident’s clinical training and educational journey are comprehensive, inclusive, and reflective of diverse cultures, values, and perspectives.
About our program
Our four-year combined Anatomic (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) residency gives you broad exposure to everything pathology has to offer. You'll dive into integrated surgical pathology and cytopathology while working within a network of 17 hospitals—giving you access to a wide variety of cases and learning opportunities.
We're proud of the depth and diversity of training we offer, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Here's what makes our program stand out:
Board-certified faculty with subspecialties in cytopathology, hematopathology, head & neck, dermatopathology, and nephropathology.
Clinical rotations at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, plus two additional community hospitals: HCA Florida Largo and Bayonet Point.
Exposure to referral cases from across the HCA system, offering a diverse and rich case mix.
External rotations at top-tier institutions like the Regional Medical Examiner's Office, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, and regional reference labs—where you'll encounter advanced molecular diagnostics and cutting-edge techniques.
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Our residency curriculum is designed to provide broad, hands-on training across both anatomic and clinical pathology.
Our Program Director and staff
Our team is comprised of skilled experts with deep experience and knowledge from which residents and fellows can benefit.
Christina Kovacs, MD
Program Director
Our core faculty
- Renu Khode, MD - Associate Program Director
- Shreyash Pandya, MD
Program details
Salary
| Year | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | $63,149 | $950 | $64,099 |
| PGY2 | $65,354 | $950 | $66,304 |
| PGY3 | $67,642 | $950 | $68,592 |
| PGY4 | $71,032 | $950 | $71,982 |
Mission statement
The HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Pathology Residency Program’s mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders.
As a part of HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
This program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where residents are provided individualized learning opportunities by faculty and staff who support and sustain one another throughout quality care delivery. Our faculty are committed to ensuring the residents' clinical experience and educational needs are fulfilled while expanding residents' perspectives to be inclusive of cultures, values and ideals.
Program Aims
As a community hospital-based residency, our pathology program is committed to:
Delivering a comprehensive four-year training experience that cultivates well-rounded, compassionate, and ethically grounded pathologists with expertise in both anatomic and clinical pathology.
Offering diverse learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of sub-specialties, equipping residents with the medical knowledge and diagnostic skills essential for evaluating a wide range of specimens.
Fostering strong communication and collaboration skills, empowering residents to build meaningful professional relationships and work effectively across the healthcare continuum.
Encouraging leadership, advocacy, and scholarship, by engaging residents in community-focused scholarly activities that promote personal growth and professional development.
Promoting research and quality improvement initiatives, enabling residents to champion evidence-based care and contribute to the advancement of patient outcomes within our community.
Program overview
The program offers combined programs in anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP) over four years of training, including integrated surgical pathology and cytopathology, and draws upon a system enveloping 17 different hospitals.
Our faculty are board certified with subspecialties in a range of fields including cytopathology, hematopathology, head and neck, dermatopathology and nephropathology.
Residents are exposed to case material from HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and two additional community hospital sites (HCA Florida Largo Hospital, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital) along with referral material from hospitals within the system.
In addition to resources within the HCA Healthcare, residents will rotate at a Regional Medical examiner's office, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and large regional reference laboratories with exposure to esoteric and cutting edge molecular diagnostics.