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Teaching Affiliates

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital (TGH)

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) serves as the primary teaching hospital for the USF Department of Surgery and is one of Florida’s leading academic medical centers. As a Level I Trauma Center and a hub for advanced surgical care, TGH provides a comprehensive clinical environment for medical education. Students and residents benefit from extensive exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties, high patient volumes, and the expertise of a distinguished faculty committed to excellence in patient care, research, and training.

James A Haley VA Hospital

The James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital (JAHVA)

The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital is one of the busiest VA hospitals in the nation, serving a diverse veteran population with complex medical and surgical needs. Through this affiliation, the USF Department of Surgery supports advanced surgical education and compassionate care while fostering research and training opportunities that focus on veteran-specific health concerns.

Photo of Bay Pines VA Hospital with water view

C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center (BPVA)

Located along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across west-central Florida. As a partner of the USF Department of Surgery, Bay Pines offers robust clinical training experiences in general and specialty surgery, emphasizing continuity of care, service excellence, and veteran-centered treatment.

Moffit Cancer research center

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute (MCC)

Moffitt Cancer Center is Florida’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing cutting-edge cancer care, innovative research, and advanced surgical interventions. As a USF Department of Surgery affiliate, Moffitt offers residents and faculty the opportunity to engage in high-volume oncologic procedures and collaborate on groundbreaking clinical trials in a multidisciplinary setting. MCC is located on the main campus of the University of South Florida designed to provide clinical and surgical experience. The site offers exceptional hands-on experience through participation in multidisciplinary clinics.