Welcome
UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare (Greater Orlando/Osceola) Internal Medicine Residency Program
We are proud to be UCF’s inaugural residency program, developed through a unique partnership with two nationally recognized leaders in patient care — HCA Healthcare and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This collaboration provides you with the opportunity to train at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, a premier tertiary care center, and the Orlando VA Medical Center, one of the largest veterans’ healthcare facilities in the nation and home to a world-class simulation and training center.
Our program is dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals while addressing the healthcare needs of the diverse communities we serve. We provide a dynamic and engaging education that fosters both clinical excellence and personal satisfaction in the practice of medicine. With a broad range of clinical and academic opportunities, we are committed to helping you craft a career path that aligns with your aspirations.
We are devoted to developing outstanding physicians in an academic, innovative, and supportive environment that promotes lifelong learning. Our program offers cutting-edge medical practices, exciting scholarly opportunities, exposure to a diverse patient population, and a strong focus on physician wellness and engagement. We also believe that diversity is key to creating an enriching and collaborative learning atmosphere. We strive to build an inclusive workplace where all faculty, staff, and trainees are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Thank you for considering our program. We are incredibly proud of our residents and their numerous accomplishments. We look forward to sharing more about our exciting training opportunities with you. In the meantime, feel free to connect with us on Instagram (@ucforlando_im_residency). For further information or assistance, feel free to reach out to our residency coordinator, Marlyn Bissoon at Marlyn.Bissoon@HCAhealthcare.com.
Abdo Asmar, MD, FACP
Vice Chairman, Graduate Medical Education
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
UCF-HCA Healthcare GME (Greater Orlando/Osceola)
Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Department of Internal Medicine
University of Central Florida, College of Medicine
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