University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program
About This Program
The aims of the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Transitional Year Residency Program are to: - Provide residents with a diverse range of clinical experiences across inpatient and ambulatory settings, ensuring a well-rounded foundation in patient care. - Support residents in their transition to specialty training by providing tailored guidance and resources, helping them identify their interests and career goals.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Matthew Thomas Calestino, MD
14100 58th St N
Primary Program Contact
Alexus Huber, MD
University of Central Florida/HCA Florid
Locations
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
1401 W Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
985 Fl-436
Casselberry, FL 32707
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 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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Feb 12, 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.