Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The HCA Florida Ocala Hospital General Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year ACGME-accredited program that blends the urban academic rigor of a university program with the practical, high-volume surgical exposure typical of community hospitals. It aims to foster the development of highly skilled and compassionate surgeons, prepares residents for success in their careers, and offers diverse training with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
4
Categorical Positions (detail)
Four categorical and four preliminary
Program Website
Address
1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Program Director
Darwin Ang, MD, PhD, MPH
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes 16 categorical and preliminary residents, with a cohort of 4 PGY-1 residents currently enrolled. The program prides itself on its diverse educational environment and significant operative experience.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a five-year ACGME accredited residency program focusing on developing competent, compassionate, and safe surgeons by providing extensive clinical exposure and educational opportunities.
Application
ACGME ID: 4401100442, Categorial NRMP: 1587440CO, Preliminary NRMP: 1587440P0.
# of Locations
1
Fellowship
Recent graduates from the HCA Florida Ocala Hospital General Surgery Residency Program have pursued various fellowships, including advanced hepatobiliary surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and vascular surgery. They have matched into prominent institutions such as Miami Cancer Institute and Rush University Medical Center.
Resident Life
Overview
The HCA Florida Ocala Hospital General Surgery Residency program offers a unique experience that combines a university program in a community setting, providing ample opportunities for surgical operations.
On Call Schedule
When you are in Ocala, you will take calls twice a month, approximately every other weekend.
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
When you are rotating in Tampa, Gainesville, and Texas, housing will be provided.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents will have a package of vacation, sick and educational leave during the course of their training.
PGY-1 Salary
60154
Vacation
PGY-1 residents will accrue vacation leave at the rate of three weeks (five working days plus weekends) per academic year; PGY-2 and higher residents will accrue vacation leave at the rate of four weeks (five working days plus weekends) per academic year.