Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

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

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

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

ACGME code
9991100233
Program director
Nicole Brenner
Location
Orlando, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
774
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 774 applications and invited about 21.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates64%
  • US DO graduates36%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White36%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicole Brenner
Program coordinator
Katy Robinson
Coordinator phone
(352) 333-4825
Program phone
(407) 483-3376
Sponsoring institution
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare

Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona 6850 Lake Nona Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827-7408 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) 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 (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program received 774 applications and interviewed about 21.3% 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/Osceola) 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/Osceola) 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 (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program located?

University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Program is located at Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona 6850 Lake Nona Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827-7408. 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/Osceola) Program?

The program director is Nicole Brenner. The program coordinator, Katy Robinson, is the usual contact for application questions.