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University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#210
Specialty Rank
$62,310
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#210
Emergency Medicine Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101100201
NRMP Code:
1587110C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
52
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
18.2%
00

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

North Florida EM offers a high-autonomy, high-impact residency experience where you're first in line for procedures and decision-making. With an 11-county catchment area, we are a Comprehensive Stroke and Chest Pain Center of Excellence. As an unopposed emergency medicine residency in a dynamic regional medical center, we prepare you for independent practice. Enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors of northern Florida and join a tightknit group dedicated to the resident experience!

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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,310
PGY-1
$64,452
PGY-2
$66,678
PGY-3
00

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

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
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

Nominal Salary
$62,310
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,807
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101100201
NRMP Code:
1587110C1YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robyn Marie Hoelle
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 1/14/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
1
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1587110C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Contact Person:
Kim Watkins

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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