University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program
About This Program
We offer academic excellence and hands-on clinical experience, with close affiliation with UCF College of Medicine, providing strong academic support, mentorship, and scholarly opportunities, near Orlando with vibrant yet affordable lifestyle. At a high-volume community hospital in Kissimmee, we ensure broad clinical exposure. Residents benefit from a supportive environment focused on well-being & professional growth, with flexibility to choose electives tailored to their future specialties.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole Brenner, MD
University of Central Florida College of
Primary Program Contact
Stephanie Jorge
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Locations
University of Central Florida College of
Transitional Year Program
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
6850 Lake Nona Blvd
Orlando, FL 32827-7408
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
- 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 1 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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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.