University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program
About This Program
Based in a rapidly growing county with an aging population and high lung disease risk, our PCCM fellowship offers elite clinical training. Fellows manage robust patient volumes and complex geriatric pathologies like advanced COPD, ILD, and thoracic oncology. This high-density environment drives rapid procedural autonomy. You will easily exceed ACGME minimums in EBUS, advanced bronchoscopy, and POCUS early. Beyond clinical excellence, our program provides robust opportunities in community-based a
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Raj G Karunakara, MD, MS
University of Central Florida/HCA Florid
Primary Program Contact
Yohanna Alvarez
University of Central Florida/HCA Florid
Locations
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
1431 Sw 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
4600 Sw 46th Ct
Ocala, FL 34474
6500 Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL 32605
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
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.