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Welcome from our program director
Welcome to the HCA Lake Monroe PMR Residency Program! We are thrilled to launch this exciting new chapter in medical education, dedicated to training the next generation of excellent Physiatry physicians. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, innovative, and compassionate training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
At HCA Lake Monroe, you will find a supportive environment where mentorship, collaboration, and learning are prioritized. We are committed to fostering your growth as a skilled, confident, and empathetic physician prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of your patients.
Thank you for considering our residency program. We look forward to welcoming you to our community and supporting you on your journey to becoming an exceptional physiatrist.
Program overview
The HCA Lake Monroe Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) Residency Program offers a comprehensive, diverse, and innovative training experience designed to prepare residents for leadership roles in the field of physiatry. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to clinical excellence, scholarly activity, community engagement, and professional growth.
Get to know the team
Robert Kent, DO
Program director
Get to know the team
Krystal Hernandez, DGME
Salary and benefits information
- PGY-1: $62,892
- PGY-2: $65,056
- PGY-3: $67,302
- PGY-4: $70,630
- PGY-5: $73,771
- PGY-6: $77,057
- PGY-7: $80,864
Leave benefits
- Physician Learners in the UCF/HCA Florida Healthcare GME Consortium are eligible for vacation leave, sick leave and educational leave.
- Low–cost medical and dental coverage for both resident and family.
- A disability policy will be provided along with the option to purchase additional coverage.
- Residents are automatically enrolled in a life insurance policy that offers a basic life benefit of $25,000.
- Professional Liability Insurance is provided.
- Retirement: 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan.
Curriculum highlights
Our curriculum is designed to complement resident's rotations. Residents will have protected educational time to attend weekly didactic conferences.
Frequently asked questions
Our program is a participant in the NRMP Match and applications are accepted through ERAS only.
Our NRMP Program Code is 1587999P4.
Below are the requirements for the application/admission process:
- ERAS application
- MSPE
- Transcript
- Minimum 3 Letters of Recommendation (one being a department of medicine chair letter)
- Passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), Step 3
- Within 2 years of medical school graduation, it is preferred
Osteopathic graduates
The same criteria listed above applies.
COMLEX scores will be accepted in place of USMLE scores.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
If you are an International Medical Graduate, you will need to provide the following information/documentation in addition to what is listed above to be considered for admission:
- Valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- Clinical experience in the U.S. (hands-on externships preferred)
It is a violation of federal law to provide employment to a non-U.S. citizen who does not hold an appropriate Visa or work permit. U.S. citizenship or permanent physician learner status to the United States is governed by the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which is administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The applicant must hold a visa valid for graduate medical education [exchange visitor (J-1)].