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University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program

Surgery residency program in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program

ACGME code
4401100443
Program director
Adela Casas-Melley
Location
Orlando, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
757
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 757 applications and invited about 12.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White50%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino36%

Contact and location

Program director
Adela Casas-Melley
Program coordinator
Ana Acevedo
Coordinator phone
(407) 518-2702
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

6850 Lake Nona Blvd Orlando, FL 32827 Open in Google Maps

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program sponsor visas?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) 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 (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program received 757 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) 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 (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program is located at 6850 Lake Nona Blvd Orlando, FL 32827. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Adela Casas-Melley. The program coordinator, Ana Acevedo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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