University of Florida Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
115
Positions
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401121098
- NRMP Code:
- 1824140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 115
- Interviews:
- 560
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 331
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 82
- Female Faculty:
- 36.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 34%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UF medicine residency program offers a supportive environment to learn the art and science of delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and compassionate medical care. Residents experience an incredible depth of educational value in clinical experiences. Our training program is dedicated to fostering collegiality and teamwork, as well as cultivating physician leaders. Gainesville, FL offers a safe, affordable university community with an extensive array of recreation and cultural events.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,177
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
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: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
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401121098
- NRMP Code:
- 1824140P0
- Total Positions:
- 115
- Interviews:
- 560
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- N Lawrence Edwards
- Email:
- edwarnl@medicine.ufl.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/19/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
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:
- 1824140P0, 1824140C0
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:
- Jenika L Christmas
- Contact Email:
- jenika.christmas@medicine.ufl.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 49
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:49PGY-2:33PGY-3:33
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 55
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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