Programs/Internal Medicine/University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program
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Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#635
Specialty Rank
$62,310
PGY1 Salary
89.7%
IMG %
#635
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100938
- NRMP Code:
- 1587140C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 240
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 234
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 85
- Female Faculty:
- 41.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a community-based academic residency training program that is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of two residency expansion efforts UCF and HCA. HCA now trains approximately 5000 residents. Our graduates have entered fellowships, primary care, and hospitalist positions here in Gainesville and across the country. Our strongest training is in hospitalist medicine, critical care, primary care, and cardiology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,310
PGY-1
$64,452
PGY-2
$66,678
PGY-3
$79,964
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $330K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $84K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.58
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
88°F
Winter
73°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.65
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100938
- NRMP Code:
- 1587140C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 240
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Yvette Bazikian
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 219
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 234
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1587140C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Carolyn Howard
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 234
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 89.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 80th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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