General Info - Orange Park Emergency Medicine Residency

Why Us?

Orange Park Medical Center Highlights

Volume ~120k between main campus and freestanding EDs
Level 2 trauma center with a catchment area of 5 counties
Comprehensive stroke center with neuro-interventional 24/7
Chest pain center of excellence
Facility has its own Level 3 NICU
MICU and TICU/SICU for comprehensive ICU experience and education
44 beds in main ED + 30 beds at free standings
Electronic communication boards in patient rooms integrated with EMR
Current $100 million+ in expansions including new tower bringing our hospital to 365 beds, new MOB with dedicated simulation space to be run by EM, NICU expansion, new cafeteria, expanded and upgraded EP lab, and much more!
Attendings from (15+) different EM residency programs provides exposure to different practice styles and approaches
Florida has no state income tax
5-25 minutes to a variety of safe, affordable, suburban neighborhoods to live in
Located 30 minutes from multiple beaches
Located 30 minutes from international airport
Low cost of living means you can actually afford to spend money on the ample recreational activities around the Jacksonville area

Unique features of our residency program:

A unique position of being a community hospital with multiple research grants
Collaboration with other departments and hospitals (current research with OPMC Dermatology, 3 other hospitals, and 2 other trauma centers)
Developing multiple EM fellowships (Ultrasound, Research)
Extensive exposure and integration of administrative meetings and tasks

Other Residency / Fellowship programs at Orange Park Hospital: