University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program
About This Program
Our program combines rigorous academics with a supportive, community-based environment. Small size fosters strong faculty-resident relationships and personalized mentorship. From intern year, residents gain early immersive surgical experience including robotic and vaginal surgery and advanced obstetric procedures. The curriculum emphasizes minimally invasive techniques, continuity of care, subspecialty exposure, and supports research through funding conferences and access to national databases.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Julie Zemaitis DeCesare, MD
West Florida Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Tracy L Stevens, BS
HCA Florida West Hosp
Locations
West Florida Hosp
Ob/Gyn Pgm
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
1700 W Main St
Ste 700
Pensacola, FL 32502
4567 E 9th Ave
Denver, CO 80220-3941
1670 E Flamingo Rd
Ste C
Las Vegas, NE 89119
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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(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: 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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 24, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 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.