University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program
About This Program
Our community-based residency program incorporates a community hospital brimming with local specialists while drawing on the resources of the University of Central Florida to bring to bear the academic environment necessary for success. Our Primary care clinic through Heart of Florida is one of 10 local clinics providing full spectrum primary care services. The residency clinic is strategically located to provide services to a variety of patient populations focusing care on the under-served. Eac
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicholas L Dorsey, MD
UCF HCA GME-Ocala Health
Primary Program Contact
Maurice Armstrong
UCF HCA FLorida GME-Ocala Family Medicin
Locations
UCF HCA GME-Ocala Health
Bitzer Bldg Ste #7
1431 SW First Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
1749 Se 28th Loop
Ocala, FL 34471
3231 Sw 34th Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
6500 Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL 32605
6535 Nemours Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
1431 Sw 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
2230 Sw 19th Avenue Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
2800 Sw 41st St
Ocala, FL 34474
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
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 or outside 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.