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University of Florida Program

Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine.

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
4001121050
Program director
Gary Kanter
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
860
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 860 applications and invited about 17.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 47 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
17.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates45%
  • US DO graduates49%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women49%
  • Men51%
  • White51%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%

Contact and location

Program director
Gary Kanter
Program coordinator
Ricky Snyder
Coordinator phone
(352) 265-2863
Program phone
(352) 514-7383
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

PO Box 100256 Gainesville, FL 32610 Open in Google Maps

University of Florida Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Florida Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Florida 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 Florida Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Florida Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Florida Program offer?

University of Florida Program offers 16 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Florida Program?

University of Florida Program received 860 applications and interviewed about 17.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at PO Box 100256 Gainesville, FL 32610. Its sponsoring institution is University of Florida College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Florida Program?

The program director is Gary Kanter. The program coordinator, Ricky Snyder, is the usual contact for application questions.