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

Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

ACGME code
4001100314
Program director
Almari Ginory
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
811
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 811 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates45%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White32%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino26%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Almari Ginory
Program coordinator
Traci Bright
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-5929
Program phone
(352) 333-5982
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

6500 Newberry Road P.O. Box 147006 Gainesville, FL 32614 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 42% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program received 811 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is located at 6500 Newberry Road P.O. Box 147006 Gainesville, FL 32614. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Almari Ginory. The program coordinator, Traci Bright, is the usual contact for application questions.