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Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#47
Specialty Rank
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#47
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601121123
NRMP Code:
1824260C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
80

Contact Information

Robert Courtney Decker
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
39
Non-Physician Staff:
8
0
Female Faculty:
12.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,177
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
$74,765
PGY-4
$77,915
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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

City & State
Gainesville, FL
Metropolitan Area
Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

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
24.8%(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

Nominal Salary
$67,177
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,338
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2601121123
NRMP Code:
1824260C0
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
80
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert Courtney Decker
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 2/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1824260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Florida College of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Florida College of Medicine
Contact Person:
Kendra Gordon
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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