University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- ACGME code
- 9991100239
- Program director
- Alan Hamza
- Location
- Ocala, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 650
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 17.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 67%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Ocala, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
In the latest application cycle the program received 650 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 67% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 17.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates25%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs42%
- Non-US IMGs25%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White42%
- Asian17%
- Black or African American8%
- Other17%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Alan Hamza
- Program coordinator
- Sharon Gracey
- Coordinator phone
- (352) 401-1417
- Program phone
- (352) 401-8323
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
1431 SW First Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 Open in Google Maps
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) 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 (Ocala) Program IMG-friendly?
About 67% of residents at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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 (Ocala) Program?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program received 650 applications and interviewed about 17.5% 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 (Ocala) 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 (Ocala) 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 (Ocala) Program located?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program is located at 1431 SW First Avenue Ocala, FL 34471. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Program?
The program director is Alan Hamza. The program coordinator, Sharon Gracey, is the usual contact for application questions.