Family MedicineCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida.

About AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program

ACGME code
1201100005
Program director
Klive Forde
Location
Ocala, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
2,295
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by AdventHealth Florida. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,295 applications and invited about 5.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed4%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Positions offered
8
Positions filled
8
Applications received
2,295
Interview rate
5.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Contact and location

Program director
Klive Forde
Program coordinator
Cynthia Perez-Patterson
Coordinator phone
(352) 844-8521
Sponsoring institution
AdventHealth Florida

221 SW 11th St Ocala, FL 34471 Open in Google Maps

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program: frequently asked questions

Does AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program offer?

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program?

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program received 2,295 applications and interviewed about 5.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program?

Applicants who sent AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 4%.

Where is AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program located?

AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program is located at 221 SW 11th St Ocala, FL 34471. Its sponsoring institution is AdventHealth Florida.

Who is the program director of AdventHealth Florida (Ocala) Program?

The program director is Klive Forde. The program coordinator, Cynthia Perez-Patterson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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