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

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Ocala, FL(Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$64,452
PGY1 Salary
39.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401100212
NRMP Code:
1587040A0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
229
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
23
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

00000

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

https://ocalahealthsystem.com/physicians/graduate-medical-education/anesthesiology/

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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$64,452
PGY-1
$64,452
PGY-2
$66,678
PGY-3
$69,964
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Ocala, FL
Metropolitan Area
Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$468K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
36.7%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.4
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$64,452
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,103
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0401100212
NRMP Code:
1587040A0
Total Positions:
27
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Nelson Algarra
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 9/30/2025
Interview Period:
10/16/2025 - 1/9/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
229

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:
No
NRMP Codes:
1587040A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Contact Person:
Tracy Sylver Morrison

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:9
PGY-3:9

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
229
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
39.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
46th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
53.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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