University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program
About This Program
The Psychiatry Residency Program at HCA Florida Capital under the leadership of Dr. Jeffery Ferraro offers diverse clinical training in a full spectrum of mental health services, including treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorders, PTSD, ADD/ADHD (8+), autism (6+), and addiction. Residents also gain experience in psychotherapy modalities such as CBT, group therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, as well as exposure to innovative treatments like (TMS) and (ECT). -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jeffrey Ferraro, MD
HCA Florida Capital Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Debbie Richie
HCA Florida Capital Hosp
Locations
HCA Florida Capital Hosp
Psychiatry Pgm
2626 Capital Medical Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
2606 Centennial Pl
Tallahassee, FL 32308
1401 Oven Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
872 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32310
3606 Maclay Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
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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.