Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME (Gainesville)

Gainesville, Florida
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by interview/rank
    “Eligible for ECFMG certification by the match”
  • Accepts graduates within 2 years of graduation
    “Medical school graduation within two years of potential start date”
  • Hands-on experience preferred; no specific month duration stated
    “Clinical experience in the U.S. (hands-on experience preferred)”
per med.ucf.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $62,310 PGY-2 $64,452 PGY-3 $66,678 PGY-4 $79,964
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 42 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65 Longest shift (Y1) 12 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 89.7% (2025 survey) DO 10.3% US-MD 0% Total positions 60 Interviews per spot ~12 Faculty:resident 1.4 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Chair Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Not available Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Applications open 2026-09-01 Interviews begin 2025-10-01
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.