University of Florida Program
About This Program
Our unique system incorporates nerve stimulation to identify nerves. We utilize thoracic epidural analgesia instead of relying more on fascial plane blocks for postoperative pain management in thoracoabdominal and pelvic surgeries.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Linda Thi Le-Wendling, MD, BS
Univ of Florida
Primary Program Contact
Desirae Williams
University of Florida
Locations
Univ of Florida
PO Box 100254
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-0254
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-0326
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
May 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 30, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - May 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.