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 (US + non-US) 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 Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of 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.