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University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Orlando, FL(Orlando, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#277
Specialty Rank
$62,892
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
#277
Surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100443
NRMP Code:
1587440C1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
18.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer an academic program utilizing self-directed reading and conference group-learning. The resident and the faculty work towards achieving the goal of a fully trained competent surgeon. We intend for our graduates to be excellent clinicians and surgeons, committed to lifelong learning, and to the advancement of the surgical arts and sciences. Scholarly activity is heavily supported to allow for a fruitful clinical research experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$62,892
PGY-1
$65,056
PGY-2
$67,302
PGY-3
$70,630
PGY-4
$73,771
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Orlando, FL
Metropolitan Area
Orlando, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
81(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$330K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$52K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
26.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
144K
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
66°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.54
Restaurant Meal
13.13
Gas (per gallon)
$3.84
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,892
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,644
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100443
NRMP Code:
1587440C1YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Adela Casas-Melley
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/5/2026 - 12/10/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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:
1587440C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Contact Person:
Ana M Acevedo

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
72

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
7.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
5th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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