University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nelson Algarra, MD
Ocala Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Tracy Sylver Morrison, PHD
HCA Florida Ocala Hosp
Locations
Ocala Hosp
Ste 7
1431 SW First Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
6500 Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL 32605
700 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
6535 Nemours Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
4600 Sw 46th Ct
Ocala, FL 34474
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.