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University of Florida College of Medicine Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Gainesville, FL(Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#66
Specialty Rank
$66,137
PGY1 Salary
8.3%
IMG %
#66
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401100112
NRMP Code:
1824340R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Irene M Estores
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
14
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
57.1%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Training Opportunities: Annual full- day cadaver sessions, half-day, hands-on fluorosopic guided spine injection teaching sessions, hands- on, faculty-instructed longitudinal ultrasound training sessions - Unique Experiences: UF PM&R belongs to the network of health care organizations who work of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and provides care to its athletes. Our residents can obtain a certificate in Integrative Medicine from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$66,137
PGY-1
$66,137
PGY-2
$68,120
PGY-3
$71,205
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

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
25.2%

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
$66,137
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,156
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3401100112
NRMP Code:
1824340R0
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Irene M Estores
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/18/2026 - 10/14/2026
Interview Period:
12/2/2026 - 1/6/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1824340A0

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:
Jason Zaremski
Contact Email:
tk.smith@ufl.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
8.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
58.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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