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University of Florida Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
1401121098
Program director
Jorge Lascano
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
33
First-year spots
Applicants
2,791
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 33 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,791 applications and invited about 21.7% 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 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
33
Interview rate
21.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White51%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jorge Lascano
Program coordinator
Jenika Christmas
Coordinator phone
(352) 265-0239
Program phone
(352) 273-8740
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Univ of Florida College of Medicine 1600 South West Archer Road Box 100277 Gainesville, FL 32610 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Florida 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 Florida Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at University of Florida Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Florida Program offer?

University of Florida Program offers 33 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 33 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Florida Program?

University of Florida Program received 2,791 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Univ of Florida College of Medicine 1600 South West Archer Road Box 100277 Gainesville, FL 32610. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Jorge Lascano. The program coordinator, Jenika Christmas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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