Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program offers comprehensive and robust surgical training in an academic setting with ample opportunities for research. Current residents benefit from caring for a diverse patient base in a sophisticated institution as well as level-specific didactic curriculum to support learning at every phase of surgical training. Graduates of this program emerge extremely well-prepared to practice in a variety of settings or to pursue specialization through additional fellowship training.
Total Program Size
14
8
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1824440C0
1824440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
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
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
76
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
4
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
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
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
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
55
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4401121072
Beeper or Home Call
0
18
30
20
49
Program Director
First Name
George
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Sarosi
Suffix
Jr
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Dept of Surgery
PO Box 100287
Gainesville, FL 32610
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.343027 29.638992)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ting
Last Name
Wang
Degrees
MHA
Address
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Dept of Surgery
PO Box 100287
Gainesville, FL 32610-0287
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-82.343027 29.638992)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
96.60
% IMG
3.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
45.30
% Male
54.60
Total Physician
61
Total Non Physician
15
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
29.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 20 | ||
| Year | 10 | ||
| Year | 26 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,548 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $63,607 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $65,789 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $68,452 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $71,307 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 6 | $74,264 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 7 | $77,043 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
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
3
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
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.med.ufl.edu/wordpress/files/2023/02/GME-403-Housestaff-Leave-from-Training-Policy-with-30-days_eff-July-1-2023.pdf