AnesthesiologyCommunity-based

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
0401100001
Program director
IMANI K. THORNTON
Location
Plantation, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
804
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based Anesthesiology residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 804 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
10.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White29%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino29%

Contact and location

Program director
IMANI K. THORNTON
Program coordinator
Arniece Gutierrez
Coordinator phone
(954) 723-1206
Program phone
(954) 724-6646
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

8201 W Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program sponsor visas?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program received 804 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is located at 8201 W Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?

The program director is IMANI K. THORNTON. The program coordinator, Arniece Gutierrez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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