Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We are a community-based academic residency training program that is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of two residency expansion efforts UCF and HCA. HCA now trains approximately 5000 residents. Our graduates have entered fellowships, primary care, and hospitalist positions here in Gainesville and across the country. Our strongest training is in hospitalist medicine, critical care, primary care, and cardiology.
Total Program Size
20
20
20
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1587140C2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
220
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
219
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
234
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
461
Minimum score
475
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
10
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
180
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1401100938
Beeper or Home Call
2
1
1
Program Director
First Name
Christopher
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Bray
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
HCA Florida North Florida Hosp
Internal Med Pgm
1147 NW 64th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32605
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.410178 29.664661)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carolyn
Last Name
Howard
Address
UC/HCA Florida Healthcare-Gainesville
Internal Med Pgm
1147 NW 64th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32605
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.410178 29.664661)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
8.30
% IMG
80.00
% DO
11.60
% Female
38.60
% Male
61.30
Total Physician
85
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,627 | 21 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $61,395 | 28 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $63,204 | 28 | 10 |
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Total Positions
60
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.ucf.edu/media/2023/03/Leave-and-Injury-Policy.pdf