PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Psychiatry 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
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
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.