University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program
- ACGME code
- 9991100242
- Program director
- Diane Day
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 984
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 8%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Gainesville, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
In the latest application cycle the program received 984 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 44 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
- Application deadline
- 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 (Gainesville) 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.
Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 14.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates58%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White25%
- Asian50%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Diane Day
- Program coordinator
- Katy Robinson
- Coordinator phone
- (352) 333-4825
- Program phone
- (352) 333-5177
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
1147 NW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605 Open in Google Maps
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program IMG-friendly?
About 8% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program received 984 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) 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 (Gainesville) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program located?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program is located at 1147 NW 64th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program?
The program director is Diane Day. The program coordinator, Katy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.