Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer an academic program utilizing self-directed reading and conference group-learning. The resident and the faculty work towards achieving the goal of a fully trained competent surgeon. We intend for our graduates to be excellent clinicians and surgeons, committed to lifelong learning, and to the advancement of the surgical arts and sciences. Scholarly activity is heavily supported to allow for a fruitful clinical research experience.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
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
1587440C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
71
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
233
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
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
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
72
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401100443
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Adela
Last Name
Casas-Melley
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Surgery Pgm
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.280322 28.367271)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ana
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Acevedo
Address
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Ste 201
720 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.410513 28.299847)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.50
% IMG
5.80
% DO
9.50
% Female
28.80
% Male
71.10
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
18.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $56,028 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $57,651 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $59,460 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $61,582 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $64,140 | 20 | 10 |
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| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No
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
Clinical experience in the US
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
No
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