Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program

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

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About University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program

ACGME code
1401100009
Program director
Joshua Shultz
Location
Sanford, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
3,787
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
75%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Sanford, 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 3,787 applications and invited about 5.8% 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 75% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
5.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men38%
  • White29%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino29%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Shultz
Program coordinator
Alexis Huber
Coordinator phone
(407) 833-7107
Program phone
(407) 483-3376
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

1401 W Seminole Blvd Sanford, FL 32771 Open in Google Maps

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program IMG-friendly?

About 75% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program offer?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program received 3,787 applications and interviewed about 5.8% 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program is located at 1401 W Seminole Blvd Sanford, FL 32771. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program?

The program director is Joshua Shultz. The program coordinator, Alexis Huber, is the usual contact for application questions.

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