University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Lake Monroe) Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Sanford, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.