NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

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

Neurology residency program in Kissimmee, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

ACGME code
1801100155
Program director
Muhammad Atif Zubairi
Location
Kissimmee, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
648
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
51%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Kissimmee, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 648 applications and invited about 10.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 51% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
10.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White19%
  • Asian63%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Muhammad Atif Zubairi
Program coordinator
Alice Gordon
Coordinator phone
(407) 518-2779
Program phone
(407) 518-2751
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

720 W. Oak St Suite 201 Kissimmee, FL 34741-4998 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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/Osceola) Program IMG-friendly?

About 51% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program offer?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program received 648 applications and interviewed about 10.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) 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/Osceola) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program?

Applicants who sent University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 8%.

Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program is located at 720 W. Oak St Suite 201 Kissimmee, FL 34741-4998. 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/Osceola) Program?

The program director is Muhammad Atif Zubairi. The program coordinator, Alice Gordon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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