Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program

ACGME code
1401100012
Program director
Amanda Finley
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,602
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,602 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates55%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White40%
  • Asian35%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Amanda Finley
Program coordinator
Katy Robinson
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-4825
Program phone
(850) 494-6072
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

1000 Mar Walt Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Open in Google Maps

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program IMG-friendly?

About 40% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program offer?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program received 1,602 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) 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 (Fort Walton Beach) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program is located at 1000 Mar Walt Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Fort Walton Beach) Program?

The program director is Amanda Finley. The program coordinator, Katy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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