Internal Medicine GME Chief Resident

Description

Specialization:
Internal Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in partnership with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine is seeking a Chief Resident for its ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Position Highlights:

• Serve as a key liaison between residents, faculty, and program leadership
• Develop leadership and administrative skills while overseeing schedules, curriculum, lectures, research, quality improvement initiatives, and simulation lab activities
• Gain experience in conflict resolution, institutional policy, and program management under the guidance of the Residency Program Director
• Opportunities to engage with the Hospitalist group in a moonlighting role while maintaining full chief responsibilities 

Qualified Candidates:

• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Eligible for Florida medical licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster effective relationships with residents, faculty, hospital staff, and patients
• Program accredited for 45 residents within the UCF COM/HCA GME Consortium
• Candidates should submit CV and USMLE scores for consideration
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Graduate Medical Education at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

• Part of HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network of 270+ residency and fellowship programs
• Established in 2016, our GME program has grown into a leading training hub
• Currently home to 7 residency programs and 2 fellowship programs, supporting 160+ residents and fellows
• Continuing to expand with new fellowship opportunities, including recently opened Cardiology and future Pulmonary and Critical Care in 2026
• Features a state-of-the-art Simulation Lab for hands-on learning and advanced training
• Internal Medicine Residency Program accredited for 45 residents with continued accreditation status

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employed by Academic Center

About HCA Florida Ocala Hospital​:

• 3-Star STS CABG Program recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery
• 585-bed hospital across two campuses:
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital – 323 beds
  • HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital) – 262 beds
• Supported by 5 freestanding emergency departments
• The region’s only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center and DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Demonstrates consistent growth and significant capital investments over recent years
• Expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME) program with 160+ residents, in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to train the next generation of physicians

Ocala is a remarkable town for raising a family; including top-notch educational options.  Marion County boasts winding pathways canopied with oak trees and dangling trellises of Spanish Moss, Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, the rolling green fields of horse farms, historic districts, outstanding golf courses, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs. Marion County has a population of more than 400,000 and growing. Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and one hour north of Orlando.