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University of Florida Program

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

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About University of Florida Program

ACGME code
4401121072
Program director
Tyler Loftus
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,157
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Florida Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Florida College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,157 applications and invited about 9.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
9.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White73%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Tyler Loftus
Program coordinator
Kassandra Moench
Coordinator phone
(352) 594-7555
Program phone
(352) 273-5670
Sponsoring institution
University of Florida College of Medicine

Department of Surgery PO Box 100287 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 2% of residents at University of Florida 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 Florida Program offer?

University of Florida Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Florida Program?

University of Florida Program received 1,157 applications and interviewed about 9.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Florida Program located?

University of Florida Program is located at Department of Surgery PO Box 100287 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 Tyler Loftus. The program coordinator, Kassandra Moench, is the usual contact for application questions.

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