University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville)
The University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency in Gainesville, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UCF/HCA Florida North Florida Hospital transitional year in Gainesville, accredited for up to 12 residents a year, with 7 months of core rotations (emergency medicine, internal and family medicine inpatient, family medicine outpatient, critical care, general surgery) and 6 months of electives across fields from dermatology and ophthalmology to radiology and psychiatry consults.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents get 15 vacation and 10 sick days, up to five continuing education days, Step 3 and training licenses paid, a UWorld or TrueLearn subscription, an iPhone and laptop, and a monthly cafeteria meal stipend; J-1 visas only.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Diane Day, MD, MBA
- Program coordinator
- Jan Sevilla Torres
- Address
- 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
- Phone
- (352) 333-5159
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency at a glance
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) lists its Transitional Year residency in Gainesville, Florida. The directory holds 32 Transitional Year residency programs in Florida, 1 of them in Gainesville and 209 across 40 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 32 Transitional Year residency programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 190 Transitional Year residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) has 7 other programs listed in Gainesville: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and 1 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) in Gainesville
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Family Medicine residency
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Obstetrics and Gynecology residency
- Psychiatry residency
Other Florida cities with a listed Transitional Year residency: Aventura, Bradenton, Brandon, Brooksville, Cape Coral, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FORT PIERCE.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Transitional Year residency training
Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year.
A broad clinical year that prepares residents for a specialty that starts in the second year. It is not a complete specialty training program.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
Compare nearby options
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency?
The directory places it in Gainesville, Florida.
How many Transitional Year residency programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 32 in Florida and 209 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency offer?
The directory records 12 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Transitional Year residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.