SMH breaks ground on research and education institute

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System has broken ground on a $75 million Research and Education Institute. Designed to promote collaboration, discovery and innovation in medical education and research, the five-story, 80,000 square-foot facility will house SMH’s expanding clinical research division, clinical and graduate medical education programs, medical library and a new simulation center designed for hands-on training.

With Florida State University as its academic partner, SMH provides residency and fellowship training programs that help attract and retain physicians locally. SMH also collaborates with nursing education programs throughout the region. 

Nearly half the residents have stayed on at SMH after completing their training, while nearly 70% remained in Florida.