Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare's Emergency Medicine Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience emphasizing excellence in clinical skills and compassionate patient care. With a strong foundation in academic medicine and a supportive environment, residents engage in high-acuity cases in a busy emergency department. The program employs innovative adult learning methods, including simulation workshops and personalized mentorship to foster the development of each resident's skills and professional identity, all while prioritizing wellness throughout the residency journey.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as they have a diverse residency environment and emphasize a commitment to supporting all residents. They sponsor the H1-B visa, which generally aligns with IMG needs. However, specific statistics on IMG acceptance rates or the exact number of current IMG residents were not detailed in the provided text.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
Address
4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, Florida, 32816
Program Director
David Lebowitz, MD, FACEP
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
The residency currently hosts a diverse group of residents, with a focus on personalized mentorship and a supportive educational environment, although exact numbers were not provided in the text. The program values the integration of various backgrounds to enhance the learning experience for all residents.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The UCF/HCA Healthcare GME Consortium sponsors our program at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. It includes personalized mentorship and emphasizes a high acuity patient population exposure in an unopposed educational atmosphere.
Application
The UCF Emergency Medicine Residency program application process can be found under the 'Application Information' section on their website. Key materials and prerequisites for application include submitting the ERAS application along with required documents, personal statement, CV, and letters of recommendation. Specific deadlines are typically in line with the ERAS timeline; however, exact dates should be checked on the website. Interview dates will also be specified in that section, which usually occur in the fall before the match day.
# of Locations
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Fellowship
Residents have opportunities for fellowships in Emergency Medicine following their residency. Notable fellowships include the Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship, EMS Fellowship, Simulation Medicine Fellowship, and Medical Education Fellowship. These fellowships are associated with the UCF College of Medicine and HCA Florida Osceola Hospital.
Resident Life
Overview
Our residency embraces cutting-edge adult learning methods, including flipped classrooms, small group sessions, and regular simulation workshops, with a commitment to wellness.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The length of the residency is typically 3 years.
Housing
Alumni
Alumni of the UCF EM Residency program have pursued various paths including fellowships in sub-specialties such as Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Simulation Medicine, as well as academic positions and private practice across multiple regions, particularly in Florida and the southeastern United States. Many have gone on to established careers in both academic and community settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation