University of Florida Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$67,177
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201111068
NRMP Code:
1824220C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
43

Contact Information

Jessica Sanderson Heft
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
35
Non-Physician Staff:
3
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
62.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Protected education time and support for conference attendance. Specialty clinics including Menopause, Vulva, Sexual Wellness, and High-Risk OB. Subspecialty exposure as a PGY-1. SICU rotation in the first year. Elective rotation in the third year (Global Health, Research, Externships, etc.). Emphasis on residents double-scrubbing cases when possible. Excellent Gyn surgical experience. Wellness initiative and Population Heath curriculum.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,177
PGY-1
$69,444
PGY-2
$71,841
PGY-3
$74,765
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
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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

Population
76K
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
$67,177
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,338
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2201111068
NRMP Code:
1824220C0
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
43
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jessica Sanderson Heft
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1824220C0

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:
Nicole Marski
Contact Email:
drakend@ufl.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6
PGY-4:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J1, F1
IMG Percentage
6.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Medical Education

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