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

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Tallahassee, FL(Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#315
Specialty Rank
$61,998
PGY1 Salary
26.7%
IMG %
#315
Psychiatry Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100005
NRMP Code:
1587400C2YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Psychiatry Residency Program at HCA Florida Capital under the leadership of Dr. Jeffery Ferraro offers diverse clinical training in a full spectrum of mental health services, including treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorders, PTSD, ADD/ADHD (8+), autism (6+), and addiction. Residents also gain experience in psychotherapy modalities such as CBT, group therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, as well as exposure to innovative treatments like (TMS) and (ECT). -

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,998
PGY-1
$64,140
PGY-2
$66,345
PGY-3
$69,611
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Tallahassee, FL
Metropolitan Area
Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
113(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$322K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$40K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.2%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
33 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.58
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
93°F
Winter
78°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
58"
Humidity
58%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
13.26
Gas (per gallon)
$3.88
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,998
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$54,865
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4001100005
NRMP Code:
1587400C2YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Jeffrey Ferraro
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1587400C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Contact Person:
Debbie Richie

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

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
26.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
46.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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