University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Hisham Gallagher, MD
UCF/HCA Florida Pensacola
Primary Program Contact
Madison Howell
HCA Florida West Hosp
Locations
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-6505
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
1431 Sw 1st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
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 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 3 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 10, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 16, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 25, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
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
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.