University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program
About This Program
Our fellows train in different sites, each with unique opportunities for professional development. We care for a very diverse patient population covering common as well as rare endocrine disorders. We work as a part of a multidisciplinary team. We also have partnerships with the Pediatric Endocrinology and the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowships. More information about our program is available on our website.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mustafa Kinaan, MD
UCF/HCA Healthcare - HCA Florida Osceola
Primary Program Contact
Veronica Melendez, MD
HCA Florida Healthcare-Osceola
Locations
UCF/HCA Healthcare - HCA Florida Osceola
Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism Pgm
720 W Oak St Ste 201
Kissimmee, FL 34741-4998
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
5201 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32806
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
- 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 5 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 8, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 7, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 14, 2026 - Oct 2, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.