Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Jacksonville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville.

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About University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program

ACGME code
2601121062
Program director
Paul Dougherty
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
402
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Jacksonville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 402 applications and invited about 25.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
4
Interview rate
25.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White50%
  • Asian10%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%
  • Other20%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Dougherty
Program coordinator
Lisa Hernandez
Coordinator phone
(904) 244-5946
Program phone
(904) 244-3968
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville

Orthopaedic Surgery Dept. 655 West 8th Street, Box C-126 Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program sponsor visas?

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program offer?

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program?

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program received 402 applications and interviewed about 25.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville 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 College of Medicine Jacksonville Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program located?

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program is located at Orthopaedic Surgery Dept. 655 West 8th Street, Box C-126 Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville.

Who is the program director of University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program?

The program director is Paul Dougherty. The program coordinator, Lisa Hernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.