Facilities
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a full-service public health system, and one of the largest healthcare systems in Florida. Our main hospital is a 900-bed campus and serves as Sarasota County’s only trauma center. It is home to an award-winning cancer care program at the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower, the brand new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion, as well as the Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion.
Sarasota Memorial is the only hospital in Florida to have consistently earned the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid's highest 5-star rating for overall quality and safety since the rating system launched in 2016.
Other accolades include being named among the World’s Best Hospitals in 2026 by Newsweek. SMH has been recognized on the list every year since the rankings began in 2019. SMH has also earned the Exceptional Workplace Award by Gallup, and Forbes has recognized SMH among Best-in-State Employers, Best Employers for Women, America’s Best Large Employers, and Top Hospitals in the United States.
Working at SMH means you get to work as a part of an amazing team. Magnet Nursing is a recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is the most prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care. Sarasota Memorial first earned designation in 2003 and has remained the only hospital in the region with Magnet recognition for the past 20 years. Fewer than 1% of hospitals in the U.S. have received the recognition five times or more as SMH-Sarasota has.
Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute serves as a premier destination for comprehensive cancer services, bringing together advanced treatment, leading-edge technology, innovative research, and compassionate support in one integrated program. The Jellison Cancer Institute includes the Radiation Oncology Center and Oncology Tower, as well as the recently completed Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion. Together, these facilities provide the continuum of modern cancer care – from prevention, screening, and diagnosis to treatment, survivorship, and supportive services.
Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
The leading-edge Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute brings clinical research and medical education together under one roof, creating a collaborative and innovative space for expanding programs, immersive sim labs, and clinician-initiated research while developing career paths for the leaders of tomorrow.
The facility is composed of 84,000 square feet of dedicated clinical research and training space, including:
- Clinical research department to enhance SMH’s position as a world leader in research.
- A state-of-the-art simulation lab that recreates real-world medical scenarios in a controlled setting, enabling clinical staff to receive risk-free, hands-on training and researchers to practice new procedures and processes. Simulated environments include an expansive Operating Room for multiple group trainings, a Labor & Delivery Room, an Intensive Care Unit, an Emergency Care Center, a Trauma Center and more.
- Classrooms and meeting spaces with advanced technology for hosting medical conferences, didactics, and other events.
- Medical Library to serve as a comprehensive research and reference resource.
Contact Us
Nikita Bagley
Advanced Fellowships Coordinator
Email: nikita.bagley@med.fsu.edu
Sarasota Memorial Hospital