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University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated
Pensacola, FL(Pensacola, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#314
Specialty Rank
$61,998
PGY1 Salary
#314
Psychiatry Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100009
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
227
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
66.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Located in the scenic city of Pensacola on the Gulf Coast, our program offers a perfect blend of professional growth and personal fulfillment. Pensacola is famous for its breathtaking white-sand beaches, rich history, and a lively downtown, making it an ideal setting to nurture both your career and overall well-being. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment that promotes both clinical mastery and personal development.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,998
PGY-1
$63,190
PGY-2
$65,395
PGY-3
$68,661
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
Pensacola, FL
Metropolitan Area
Pensacola, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
109(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$360K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$62K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
29.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
89°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
15.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.41
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,998
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$56,879
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100009
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Vijaya Eka
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 9/24/2026
Interview Period:
10/8/2026 - 1/29/2027
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:
227
Min Step 2 Score:
227

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:
1587400C3

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida West Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida West Hospital

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
25
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
227
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

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