Erika Abel

Dr. Erika Abel is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and serves as Chief of Staff at Tampa General Hospital, where she provides executive physician leadership across a large academic health system. Dr. Abel completed her Doctor of Medicine at the University of South Florida and her combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at USF, where she subsequently served as chief resident. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She previously served as Program Director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program from 2008 to 2026, providing comprehensive leadership in curriculum development, accreditation, resident assessment, faculty development, and program evaluation. Under her leadership, the program demonstrated strong board outcomes, scholarly productivity, and a collaborative learning environment. At Tampa General Hospital, Dr. Abel has held multiple pro