University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala)
The University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Emergency Medicine residency in Ocala, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (Ocala, FL), serving Marion County and adjacent counties. The program accepts up to seven residents per year. Didactics follow an 18-month repeating schedule, mostly small-group and interactive sessions with several simulation sessions. PGY-1 includes 20 weeks of EM plus ICU, trauma, anesthesia/ultrasound, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, ophthalmology and radiology; PGY-2 adds an EMS block and 8 weeks of pediatric EM; PGY-3 adds administration, research, PICU and 8 weeks of electives. Named directors cover EMS, simulation, research, ultrasound and clerkship.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Small class (up to seven per year): ask how that translates into individual mentorship and procedure volume, and emphasise that you want a close-knit program.
- The stated mission is to retain the physicians it trains to serve Marion County; show genuine interest in community/underserved emergency care and in staying in the region.
- Dedicated 4-week EMS block in PGY-2 and an EMS Director on faculty: raise any prehospital interest and ask about EMS involvement.
- Eight weeks of pediatric EM across PGY-2 plus a PICU block in PGY-3: ask how pediatric exposure is organised and where it takes place.
- PGY-3 offers an administration block, a research block and 8 weeks of electives; with a named Research Director, ask what scholarly projects residents complete and how electives are used.
- Didactics are an 18-month repeating cycle with simulation sessions, and a Simulation Director and Ultrasound Director exist: ask about sim and ultrasound training.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Michael Falgiani, MD, MBA, FACEP
- Program coordinator
- Desiree Roman
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Emergency Medicine residency training
Emergency Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on the program.
Applications commonly include Standardized Letters of Evaluation (SLOEs) from emergency medicine rotations; check what this program requires.
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?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Emergency Medicine 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 (Ocala) Emergency Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Central Florida/HCA Florida Healthcare (Ocala) Emergency Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 7 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 (Ocala) Emergency Medicine 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.