University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Program

The University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Gainesville) Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is situated at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and is designed with the mission to train well-rounded obstetric and gynecologic generalists while focusing on care for rural, geriatric, minority, and underserved women in the area. The program aims to provide individual learning opportunities and a supportive environment for residents to thrive in their medical education.

The program comprises a total of 16 resident positions, taking on four new residents each year. The curriculum emphasizes academic excellence while fostering community-based healthcare practices. Upon completion, residents will be prepared for independent practice in obstetrics and gynecology and equipped for advanced subspecialty training if desired 1.

Program Curriculum

The curriculum includes extensive rotations not only in general obstetrics and gynecology but also across various subspecialties. These rotations comprise maternal-fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy), gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, family planning, as well as female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Each rotation is designed to provide a comprehensive clinical experience and exposure to diverse pathologies. A personalized rotation schedule ensures that residents gain ample clinical experience 2.

Training Sites

Residents will train at multiple facilities, including HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, the Women’s Group of North Florida for ambulatory rotations, and the Women’s Pelvic Health center for urogynecology rotations. The variety of training sites facilitates a broad range of experience, ensuring that residents encounter a wide spectrum of cases and clinical practices in obstetrics and gynecology 2.

Resident Benefits

Residents receive numerous benefits as part of the program. This includes medical, dental, and life insurance as well as retirement plans. A total of 15 days of paid vacation per year is granted to first-year residents, which increases to 20 days for second- and third-year residents 1. Furthermore, the program supports continuing medical education with allowances for conferences and board reviews.

Support and Resources

The program also covers several subscription costs for valuable medical resources such as UpToDate, MKSAP, UWorld, ClinicalKey, AccessMedicine, and NEJM Resident 360. Additionally, residents are provided with meal cards, call rooms, VPN accounts for remote access to medical records and library resources, as well as necessary technology devices like an iPhone and a laptop 1.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the past two years to apply for the program. All examinations (USMLE or COMLEX) must be passed without any failures and submitted by the application deadline. The program only accepts J1 visa sponsorships through the ECFMG. No specific score requirements are mandated, but competitive scores are advantageous. Applicants are expected to submit a comprehensive application through ERAS, including a personal statement, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, and other pertinent documents 1.

Competitiveness and Diversity

This program strives to be inclusive and supportive, encouraging diversity among its residents. It is community-based and aims to attract applicants from different backgrounds, including both DO and IMG candidates, fostering a welcoming environment for all who seek to further their education in obstetrics and gynecology 1.