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University of Florida Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
1101131186
Program director
Lars Beattie
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates29%
  • US DO graduates57%
  • US IMGs14%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White57%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Lars Beattie
Program coordinator
Bich Nguyen
Coordinator phone
(352) 733-1480
Program phone
(352) 265-5911
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Department of Emergency Medicine 1329 SW 16th Street, Room 5270 Gainesville, FL 32610-0186 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

University of Florida Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Florida Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Florida Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Florida Program offer?

University of Florida Program offers 14 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Florida Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Florida Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is University of Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Department of Emergency Medicine 1329 SW 16th Street, Room 5270 Gainesville, FL 32610-0186. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Lars Beattie. The program coordinator, Bich Nguyen, is the usual contact for application questions.