University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Pensacola, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- ACGME code
- 4001100009
- Program director
- Vijayabharathi Ekambaram
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 583
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.8%
- 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 Psychiatry residency program in Pensacola, 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 583 applications and invited about 23.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 23.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Vijayabharathi Ekambaram
- Program coordinator
- Bernadette Golden
- Coordinator phone
- (850) 969-4500
- Program phone
- (850) 494-5119
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 2 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 583 applications and interviewed about 23.8% 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 (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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program located?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program is located at 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 Vijayabharathi Ekambaram. The program coordinator, Bernadette Golden, is the usual contact for application questions.