HCA Florida Capital Hospital Welcomes New Resident Physicians in Dermatology and Psychiatry

Eight new doctors are beginning their residencies this month at HCA Florida Capital Hospital in two in-demand specialties – dermatology and psychiatry. They are among more than 720 physicians being trained across the state in needed specialties like primary care, surgery, emergency medicine and cardiology through the University of Central Florida – HCA Florida Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Consortium.

“HCA Florida Capital Hospital is proud to partner with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine to continue our residency programs,” said Dale Neely, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Capital Hospital. “Our hospital and medical teams make HCA Florida Capital Hospital an ideal partner for the residents. In addition, attracting and retaining talent is key to expanding access to care and improving the health of our community. We are fortunate to have the strong infrastructure necessary for this program as well as our team of physicians who can train the next generation of caregivers.”

Shiza Idrees, DO, psychiatry resident says, “I chose to go into medicine because I am drawn to helping others and wanted a career where I could make a difference. Medicine combines my interests in science, problem-solving and human connection, allowing me to positively impact people’s lives every day. I liked psychiatry as a specialty because I am passionate about understanding the human mind and helping people navigate mental health challenges. Psychiatry allows me to build meaningful connections with patients and support their healing.”

Doctors must first complete residencies after graduating from medical school before they can practice medicine. During their residencies with HCA Florida Capital Hospital, the new doctors will be training with experienced faculty and learning the latest advances in their specialties. The residencies last four years in psychiatry and three years in dermatology.

“Our goal for our GME programs is, ultimately, increasing access to expert care for our patients throughout Florida,” said Cheryll Albold, Ph.D., vice president of graduate medical education for HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division. “HCA Florida Healthcare’s strategic partnership with UCF’s College of Medicine is providing a pipeline that will directly benefit patients by continually training the best and brightest new doctors, many of whom will ultimately build their own practices right here in the Sunshine State.”

The UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare GME Consortium is the fastest-growing graduate medical education program in the state, with 44 accredited programs across Florida.

“As the need for physicians grows in Florida, with an estimated physician shortage of 18,000 projected over the next decade, we are helping to meet those needs,” said Dr. Stephen Cico, UCF’s associate dean of graduate medical education and the UCF-HCA Florida Healthcare GME Consortium’s designated institutional officer. “We are focused on medical specialties that are or are going to be in the highest demand.”