Hello! Does anyone know if there are enough 2nd year clinical rotations available driving distance from Tampa? I was accepted to Nova and would prefer Tampa but not if I couldn’t stay near home (Tampa, because I would move there). I have heard that there are plenty of close range 2nd year clinicals in Ft Lauderdale and the surrounding area. Just wondering if anyone knows about near Tampa?
Thank you!
Re: Nova Tampa
Posted by bur161 on November 29, 2018, 11:13 am, in reply to "Nova Tampa "
Hi! Congrats on the acceptance! I'm a current student at Nova Tampa, and there are a good amount of close range 2nd year clinical spots here as well. However, both campuses of Nova have an actual clinical director that places you into rotations that you will fit in best at (personality & skill-wise).
Our first year rotations (Jan-Aug) does place you within an hour of campus at both locations. That being said, although there are plenty of sites around both campuses and you do get to write down preferences, the chances of you being within driving distance of either campus for a whole year is slim.
If you have a family (spouse/kids/sick family member) or a good personal connection to certain hospitals in the area, then you have a better chance of being placed into that rotation.
Good luck with your decision!! Please let me know if you have any more questions!
Re: Nova Tampa
Posted by AAHopeful1 on November 27, 2018, 7:03 pm, in reply to "Nova Tampa "
If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview with Tampa?
Re: Nova Tampa
Posted by Gg on December 10, 2018, 8:07 am, in reply to "Re: Nova Tampa "
I interviewed with Tampa on Nov 1, Emory Nov 14th, and Ft Lauderdale on Nov 29th!
Re: Nova Tampa
Posted by mblat on November 27, 2018, 11:21 am, in reply to "Nova Tampa "
Just to be honest, you're going to have to go out of state most likely for clinicals. I'm sure there are some close by that you will be able to do, but I'm not sure they will be willing to give you an entire year in the same location.
Re: Nova Tampa
Posted by jtp on November 27, 2018, 9:57 am, in reply to "Nova Tampa "
Not a student, but I do know there are several hospitals in/near Tampa that students do rotations in. They are Brandon Regional Hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, and Medical Center of Trinity.
These are the main ones I know of, but there could be more.
All are at most ~30 mins away from the new Clearwater campus without traffic. Should be doable.
on November 27, 2018, 8:09 am