University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program
About This Program
Our university-based fellowship offers diverse training across a community hospital, VA, and hospice. Fellows care for varied populations with complex diagnosis in all hospice and palliative care settings. Dedicated faculty provide close mentorship and teaching, fostering excellence in interdisciplinary, compassionate care. Our broad clinical exposure and strong academic support uniquely prepare fellows to lead in any care environment.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Diana Treu, MD
Orlando VA Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kelly Roman, MD
HCA Florida Osceola Hosp
Locations
Orlando VA Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827-5812
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
210 Lake Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
700 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
- 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.