Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program

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

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About University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program

ACGME code
1401100938
Program director
Yvette Bazikian
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,496
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,496 applications and invited about 6.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 93% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
20
Interview rate
6.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs80%

Demographics

  • Women36%
  • Men64%
  • White16%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Yvette Bazikian
Program coordinator
Carolyn Howard
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-5929
Program phone
(352) 514-7661
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

1147 NW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605 Open in Google Maps

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program offer?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program received 3,496 applications and interviewed about 6.6% 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 (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is located at 1147 NW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Yvette Bazikian. The program coordinator, Carolyn Howard, is the usual contact for application questions.

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