University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- ACGME code
- 1201100740
- Program director
- Nicholas Dorsey
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 573
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 67%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 573 applications and invited about 21.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 55 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 21.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates11%
- US DO graduates22%
- US IMGs50%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White33%
- Asian22%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino22%
- Other11%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicholas Dorsey
- Program coordinator
- Maurice Armstrong
- Coordinator phone
- (352) 401-8319
- Program phone
- (321) 735-2169
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
1431 SW First Ave Bitzer Bldg., Suite #7 Ocala, FL 34471 Open in Google Maps
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program sponsor visas?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) 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 Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program IMG-friendly?
About 67% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program offer?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program received 573 applications and interviewed about 21.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (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 University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (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.
Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program located?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program is located at 1431 SW First Ave Bitzer Bldg., Suite #7 Ocala, FL 34471. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program?
The program director is Nicholas Dorsey. The program coordinator, Maurice Armstrong, is the usual contact for application questions.