SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

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

See how you match

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

ACGME code
4401100002
Program director
Joseph Gallagher
Location
Pensacola, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
687
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
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 Surgery residency program in Pensacola, 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 687 applications and invited about 13.7% 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 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White82%
  • Asian18%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Gallagher
Program coordinator
Katy Robinson
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-4825
Program phone
(407) 484-1510
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?

About 9% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Pensacola) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 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 687 applications and interviewed about 13.7% 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 (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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Joseph Gallagher. The program coordinator, Katy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Surgery programs nearby