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

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Pensacola, FL(Pensacola, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#96
Specialty Rank
$57,651
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
#96
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401100110
NRMP Code:
1587340A0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
43

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
227
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
00
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
12%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
35%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Pensacola PM&R residency is an advanced track (PG2 entry) program with four slots. We provide structured ABPM&R guided curriculum with robust inpatient and outpatient experiences with dedicated faculty. With courses in MSK ultrasound, Anatomy and injection work shops to name a few. The program provides opportunity to perform numerous procedures throughout residency. We provide funding for books, AAPM&R and AAP memberships and travel for national meetings for presentations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$57,651
PGY-1
$57,651
PGY-2
$59,460
PGY-3
$61,582
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 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
Pensacola, FL
Metropolitan Area
Pensacola, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
109(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$360K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$62K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.6%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
89°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
15.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.41
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$57,651
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$52,891
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401100110
NRMP Code:
1587340A0STEP
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
43
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Susan Rea Belcher
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/13/2026
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:
211
Min Step 2 Score:
227

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:
1587340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida West Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida West Hospital
Contact Person:
Sindee Cleath

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
227
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
15.4%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
53.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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