University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program
About This Program
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.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shazia Beg, MD
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Veronica L Melendez, BS
Orlando Veteran's Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Central Florida Coll of Med
Rheumatology
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
601 E Rollins
Orlando, FL 32803
700 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
6535 Nemours Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32827
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 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 31, 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
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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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.