PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

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

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

ACGME code
4001100005
Program director
Jeffrey Ferraro
Location
Tallahassee, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
670
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Tallahassee, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 670 applications and invited about 13% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

Requirements and screening

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  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates30%
  • US DO graduates48%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women35%
  • Men65%
  • White57%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jeffrey Ferraro
Program coordinator
Melody Johnson, BSHA, C-TAGME
Coordinator phone
(850) 325-5000
Program phone
(850) 325-5930
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

2626 Capital Medical Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308 Open in Google Maps

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

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) 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 Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program received 670 applications and interviewed about 13% 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 (Tallahassee) 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 (Tallahassee) 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 (Tallahassee) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Tallahassee) Program is located at 2626 Capital Medical Blvd Tallahassee, FL 32308. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Jeffrey Ferraro. The program coordinator, Melody Johnson, BSHA, C-TAGME, is the usual contact for application questions.