International Rotation Directory
Florida State University College of Medicine Family Medicine Residency at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
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Last updated: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Description
We offer one-week trips usually to the Caribbean or to Central American countries to contribute to and learn about local health needs and infrastructure. Clinical services are provided to local residents with the assistance of non-governmental organizations. Residents may pursue other international opportunities with program approval as well. These are offered on first-come-first serve basis, typically no more than one trip per interested resident, and based on scheduling availability and progress toward graduation.
Locations of rotations
Nicaragua
Honduras
Guatemala
Ethiopia
Dominican Republic
Address
1301 Hodges Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308-4614
Country
US
Phone
(850) 431-3452
Fax
(850)431-6403
Program director
Maria Andrews MD, MPH
Field experience
Under the supervision of residency faculty and other U.S.-based faculty or local physicians, residents participate in clinical care of patients in underserved areas. Clinical setting range from well established clinics with year-on-year continuity to temporary clinics based on local needs. We are assisted on site by local organizations made up of nationals, expatriates, or a combination of the two. Duration may be from 7 to 10 days for residency-sponsored programs. Living conditions are generally quite basic.
Didactics
Pre-trip reading is assigned, with discussion of relevant clinical topics during pre-trip planning. Each resident is tasked with delivering an educational teaching topic of choice to fellow participants and/or clinic community at the site, depending on the trip.
Cost to individual residents
Additional cost information
Residency will cover cost of one trip per resident (up to $1,500) for program-sponsored trips. Others will be covered as funds allow. Residents may use Educational Stipend/CME money to fund trip if needed.
Number of residents who have participated in the last two years
7 - 10
Does the program accept medical students for trips?
No
Does the program accept residents from outside the program for trips?
Yes
Approximate time of year of trips
Varies
Duration of trips
< 1 month