Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

Transitional Year residency program in Sanford, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

ACGME code
9991100013
Program director
Matthew Calestino
Location
Sanford, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
614
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Sanford, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.

In the latest application cycle the program received 614 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Calestino
Program coordinator
Hend Suhail
Coordinator phone
(407) 833-7102
Program phone
(689) 313-9582
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

1401 W Seminole Blvd Sanford, FL 32771 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program received 614 applications and interviewed about 21.7% 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) 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/Lake Monroe) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. 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 (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program is located at 1401 W Seminole Blvd Sanford, FL 32771. 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/Lake Monroe) Program?

The program director is Matthew Calestino. The program coordinator, Hend Suhail, is the usual contact for application questions.