University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- ACGME code
- 9991100014
- Program director
- Robert Obeid
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 125
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.6%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, sponsored by University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
In the latest application cycle the program received 125 applications and invited about 21.6% 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
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Applications and interviews
- Interview rate
- 21.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Robert Obeid
- Program coordinator
- Bernadette Golden
- Coordinator phone
- (850) 969-4500
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare
1000 Mar Walt Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Open in Google Maps
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare 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 Program?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program received 125 applications and interviewed about 21.6% 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 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 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 Program located?
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program is located at 1000 Mar Walt Drive Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Its sponsoring institution is University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare Program?
The program director is Robert Obeid. The program coordinator, Bernadette Golden, is the usual contact for application questions.