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

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Ocala, FL(Ocala, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#252
Specialty Rank
$62,310
PGY1 Salary
43.5%
IMG %
#252
Surgery Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100442
NRMP Code:
1587440C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
100

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:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
00
Female Faculty:
37.5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$62,310
PGY-1
$64,452
PGY-2
$66,678
PGY-3
$69,964
PGY-4
$73,064
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Ocala, FL
Metropolitan Area
Ocala, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
99(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$468K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$82K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
38.0%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
49 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.4
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
74%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.92
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$62,310
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,939
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100442
NRMP Code:
1587440C0
Total Positions:
29
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Darwin Noel Ang
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
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:
1587440C0, 1587440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Contact Person:
Linda M White

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
9
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:9
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5
PGY-5:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
43.5%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
38th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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