SMA Healthcare Program
Daytona Beach, FLLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Located on Florida's sunny east coast, our program aims to address the central Florida area's healthcare workforce shortage by training skilled, compassionate psychiatrists. Residents benefit from diverse patient populations, innovative didactics, research, and unique clinical experiences. We emphasize resident wellness, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment focused on patient safety and quality care.
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
10 Positions
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
--
Program Setting
Community
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tarek Aly, MD
SMA Healthcare
Primary Program Contact
Bailey Rerko, MD
SMA Healthcare
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
Program ID: 4001100012
Locations
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
1431 Sw 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
--
Interviews/First Year Positions
--
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
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ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
No
Must Have Passed Step 2
No
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
--
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
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/Resident Ratio
0:1
Program Faculty
--
Female Faculty
--
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (--)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
--
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
--
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
--
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - $
0
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
No
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
40
Current Residents
PGY-1s10
PGY-2s10
PGY-3s10
PGY-4s10
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT1
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
OCT2
Interview Period Starts
Oct 2, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
--
Salary Compensation
$50k-$56k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$50,000
PGY-2
$52,000
PGY-3
$54,000
PGY-4
$56,000
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-25 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days10-25
Sick Days--
Maximum # of paid days
42 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
--
Quality of Life Information*
Daytona Beach, FL
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
--
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