University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program
About This Program
Our residents rotate at two major health systems-Osceola Hospital and the Orlando VA-providing exposure to diverse populations and broad pathology. Our Academic Half Day includes an Intern Boot Camp, simulation, and standardized patients. We offer a blended professional development curriculum and a structured QI track that can lead to Yellow Belt certification, plus support for leadership, wellness, and fellowship preparation.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Abdo Raymond Asmar, MD
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Marlyn Bissoon
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Locations
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Internal Med Pgm
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
5201 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32806
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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 3 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.