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

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Ocala, FL(Ocala, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$62,310
PGY1 Salary
46.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9991100239
NRMP Code:
1587999P1YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
13

Contact Information

Alan Mohammadmaachouk Hamza
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
00
Female Faculty:
40%
0
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

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
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$62,310
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
00

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: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:
9991100239
NRMP Code:
1587999P1YOG
Total Positions:
13
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Alan Mohammadmaachouk Hamza
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/13/2025 - 1/29/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1587999P1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Contact Person:
Sharon Gracey

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
46.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
30th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
46.2%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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