Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UF plastic surgery residency offers a diverse clinical experience inclusive of large volumes of all aspects of plastic surgery. Residents will benefit from ample opportunities in microsurgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery in an academic setting with a broad, diverse patient population and state of the art facilities. The program is set in a university city with a great climate and year-round outdoor activities.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
1
2
1
Program best described as
University-based
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
1824362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
38
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
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
International experience/global health
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3621100158
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
49
49
49
49
Program Director
First Name
Jessica
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Ching
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Florida Health Science Ctr
Box 100138
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.342486 29.63955)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kassandra
Last Name
Moench
Address
Univ of Florida Health Science Ctr
PO Box 100287
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.342486 29.63955)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
89.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
10.30
% Female
31.70
% Male
68.20
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,548 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $63,607 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $65,789 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $68,452 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $71,307 | 15 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $74,264 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
7
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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