University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program
About This Program
Our program is located in downtown Jacksonville, minutes from both riverfront and beaches with access to multiple parks and recreational areas. We serve a large diverse urban and rural patient population with great patient volume. Our faculty are very caring, and we have an open-door policy with robust education through lectures, simulations and practical education at the bedside and in clinic. We offer training and exposure to multiple procedures and specialty clinics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vandana Kavita Seeram, MD
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Primary Program Contact
Sonya Newsome
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Locations
Univ of Florida Coll of Med-Jacksonville
Pavilion 4 N Box P-18
655 W Eighth St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
655 W 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
4500 San Pablo Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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
- 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 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: 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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.