Contact Us
For more information, please contact, Traci Howard, our program administrator.
Welcome from our Program Director
To all prospective applicants, we appreciate that you are taking the time to learn more about us and we thank you for your interest! Our orthopedic surgery residency program offers a full range of orthopedic training, as well as research and advocacy opportunities.
Mission Statement
The HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency program's mission is to develop the next generation of physicians and physician leaders.
As a part of HCA Healthcare, we are driven by a single mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
This program is designed to offer residents a rewarding, educational environment where residents are provided individualized learning opportunities by faculty and staff who support and sustain one another throughout quality care delivery. Our faculty are committed to ensuring the resident's clinical experience and educational needs are fulfilled while expanding residents’ perspectives to be inclusive of cultures, values and ideals.
Program Overview
The aim of the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Central Florida/HCA Healthcare GME is to:
- Expose residents to the breadth of all the orthopedic surgical subspecialties.
- Foster an atmosphere of continuing medical education.
- Support curiosity through a robust research apparatus.
- Promote the discipline of orthopedics in North Central Florida and beyond.
- Expand opportunities in orthopedics through outreach to diverse communities.
Curriculum
Our expertly crafted programs are designed to provide residents and fellow physicians with all the experiences and training necessary for professional success.
Our Program Director and staff
Our team is comprised of skilled physicians that are experts in their specialty and many subspecialties. These are dedicated and capable mentors that will work with you to perfect your skills and goals.
James P. McFadden
Program Director
Program details
Research
Our research model is based on a “public health” approach, focusing holistically on admission, procedure and post-procedure care supported by the wealth of resources of the HCA Healthcare system. We also emphasize outcomes-related research in the inpatient area and in the clinics.
Salary and benefits information
The following salaries are for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and may differ from future years' salaries.
| Year (AY 24-25) | Salary | On-Call Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,104 | $950 | $62,054 |
| PGY-2 | $63,204 | $950 | $64,154 |
| PGY-3 | $65,388 | $950 | $66,388 |
| PGY-4 | $68,612 | $950 | $69,562 |
| PGY-5 | $71,649 | $950 | $72,599 |
Vacation leave
- PGY1: three weeks
- PGY2: four weeks
- PGY3: four weeks
- PGY4: four weeks
- PGY5: four weeks
Vacation longer than one week must be approved by program director.
Sick leave
Residents will accumulate 10 days of sick leave over each academic year.
Educational leave
Available pending program director approval
Insurance
We provide the following coverage for our residents:
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage for both residents and family
- Disability policy with the option to purchase additional coverage
- Automatic enrollment in a life insurance policy that offers a basic life benefit of $25,000
- Professional liability insurance
Retirement
401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
Other benefits
- ACLS, PALS training and certification provided by the hospital at no charge
- ATLS training and certification provided by the hospital at no charge
- Laptop computer to access electronic medical records and library from the hospital or home
- iPhone for daily email access and work contact.
- Lab coat and scrubs
2024–2025 Academic Year Current Residents
PGY5
- Michael Read, MD
- Undergrad: University of Florida
- Medical School: University of Central Florida
- Fellowship: Pediatric Orthopedics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Alexandra Lee-Norris, DO
- Undergrad: Hamline University
- Graduate: University of Minnesota
- Medical School: University of Minnesota
- Fellowship: Sports at Cincinnati Sports Med
- Aarish Hasan, MD
- Undergrad: University of South Florida
- Medical School: University of South Florida
- Fellowship: Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Desert Orthopedics, Las Vegas
PGY4
- Tyler Seckel, MD
- Undergrad: Furman University
- Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine- Greenville
- Andrew Romero, MD
- Undergrad: University of South Florida
- Graduate: University of South Florida
- Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
- Kyle Mahoney, MD
- Undergrad: Georgia Southern University
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
PGY3
- Harrison Seltzer, MD
- Undergrad: University of Michigan
- Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
- Tiffani Lucero, DO
- Undergrad: Florida State University
- Medical School: Lincoln Debusk Osteopathic School of Medicine
- Daniel Lynch, MD
- Undergrad: Elon University
- Medical School: The Ohio State University School of Medicine
PGY2
- Tyler Small, DO
- Undergrad: Samford University
- Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Andrew Wise, MD
- Undergrad: University of Georgia
- Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
- Jacqueline Rocco, DO
- Undergrad: Meredith College
- Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
PGY1
- Michael Reen, DO
- Undergrad: University of Central Florida
- Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Jessyca Ray, DO
- Undergrad: Birmingham-Southern College
- Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ezan Kothari, MD
- Undergrad: University of Miami
- Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine