Programs/Transitional Year/University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program
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Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$62,310
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991100242
- NRMP Code:
- 1587999P2
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 44
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$62,310
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
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: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:
- 9991100242
- NRMP Code:
- 1587999P2
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Matthew Thomas Calestino
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2026 - 2/1/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- 1587999P2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Aida Markley
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 8.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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