University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program
About This Program
Our Transitional Year program offers a community-based training experience with academic resources in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Residents train with dedicated core faculty representing diverse clinical backgrounds and receive individualized mentorship throughout the year. The curriculum includes a structured didactic program and broad clinical experiences designed to prepare graduates for advanced residency training across multiple specialties while providing an excellent quality of life on Fl
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Robert A Obeid, MD
University of Central Florida/HCA Florid
Primary Program Contact
Kiara Johnson, MHA
University of Central Florida/HCA Florid
Locations
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
1005 Marwalt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- MSPE/Dean's Letter
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: 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 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.