University of Florida Program

Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#31
Specialty Rank
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#31
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3621100158
NRMP Code:
1824362C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
38

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
62.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UF plastic surgery residency offers a diverse clinical experience inclusive of large volumes of all aspects of plastic surgery. Residents will benefit from ample opportunities in microsurgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction and aesthetic surgery in an academic setting with a broad, diverse patient population and state of the art facilities. The program is set in a university city with a great climate and year-round outdoor activities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

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:
3621100158
NRMP Code:
1824362C0
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
38
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ellen Satteson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

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:
1824362C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
Primary Teaching Site:
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
Contact Person:
Kassandra Moench
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1
PGY-6:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

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

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations