FSU College of Medicine · Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Shape tomorrow’s emergency medicine

Training the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and innovative emergency physicians.

  • 90K+ED patients annually
  • 901Hospital beds
  • Level IITrauma center
  • 3 yearsProgram length
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Dr. Sarah Temple, Program Director
From our program director

“We take pride in our role as educators and mentors of the emergency medicine physicians of tomorrow; those who are prepared to offer high quality and compassionate care to any patient that may walk through the door.”

Our program at Sarasota Memorial Hospital offers exceptional clinical training through high patient volume, diverse pathology, and real-world experience. As one of Florida’s few remaining public hospitals and a Level II trauma center, SMH provides the perfect environment for comprehensive emergency medicine training.

Sarah Temple, MD, FACEP Program Director, Florida State University College of Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency
Why train with us

A program built around hands-on experience

Exceptional clinical volume

90,000+ ED patients annually plus 30,000+ in our freestanding ED, ensuring diverse pathology and high-acuity cases.

Focused learning environment

As one of only two residency programs at SMH, residents get hands-on experience with minimal competition for procedures.

State-of-the-art training

Simulation labs, robust point-of-care ultrasound experience, and modern technology prepare you for any practice setting.

Dedicated faculty mentors

Passionate educators committed to your growth, with personalized mentorship throughout residency.

Research & scholarship

Meaningful research projects and scholarly activities that advance both your career and the specialty.

Physician wellness

Wellness programming and work-life balance initiatives so you thrive personally and professionally.

Life in residency
  • Residents hiking together at ACEP 2025 in Utah
  • Residents at the ACEP 2025 conference
  • Residents and faculty training in the trauma room
  • Resident graduation ceremony
  • Residents in white coats
  • Residents at a running event
  • The Sandolorians resident team
  • Point-of-care ultrasound training lab
  • Residents at the 2025 POCUS Symposium
  • Residents at the AEUS conference

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