ID: 1501114166
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program
Orlando, FL
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
Overview
Program & Work Schedule
Overview
Overview

We offer robust clinical experience, & provide didactic and clinical curricula dedicated to Rheumatology board review to support our fellows' education and training in becoming excellent rheumatologists. Fellows and faculty participate in weekly didactic conferences including lectures, interdisciplinary conferences, Rheumatology-Radiology conferences, journal clubs, quality and patient safety projects, research and hands-on ultrasound training.
Information
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site
Orlando VA Medical Center
Accredited length of training
2
Required length
2
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Shazia Beg MD
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Rheumatology
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
Tel: (407) 631-1000 Ext: 1030
Fax: (407) 631-1093
E-mail: shazia.beg@ucf.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Veronica L Melendez BS
Orlando Veteran's Med Ctr
Blsg 1 Rm 4E804
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
Tel: (321) 697-1782
Fax:
E-mail: Veronica.Melendez@hcahealthcare.com
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Institutions & Locations
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Location

Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Rheumatology
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408

Sponsor

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408

Participant(s)

Orlando VA Medical Center
5201 Raymond St
Orlando, FL 32806

AdventHealth Florida
601 E Rollins
Orlando, FL 32803

Osceola Regional Medical Center
700 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741

Nemours Children's Hospital Florida
6535 Nemours Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827