Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pensacola, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

ACGME code
3401100110
Program director
Susan Belcher
Location
Pensacola, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
371
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Pensacola, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 371 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates43%
  • US DO graduates57%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White71%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Belcher
Program coordinator
Katy Robinson
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-4825
Program phone
(901) 219-3955
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

West Florida Hospital 8383 N. Davis Hwy Pensacola, FL 32514 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program offers 6 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program received 371 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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

Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program is located at West Florida Hospital 8383 N. Davis Hwy Pensacola, FL 32514. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Susan Belcher. The program coordinator, Katy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.