HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- ACGME code
- 1101100196
- Program director
- Todd Slesinger
- Location
- Aventura, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 12
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 22%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 hours a week in their first year.
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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 12
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates31%
- US DO graduates47%
- US IMGs22%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women36%
- Men64%
- White50%
- Asian17%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino22%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Todd Slesinger
- Program coordinator
- Melissa Lazare
- Coordinator phone
- (305) 692-3468
- Program phone
- (305) 692-3392
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Florida Healthcare
Residency in Emergency Medicine (GME) 20900 Biscayne Blvd - Suite 859 (South Tower) Aventura, FL 33180 Open in Google Maps
HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 22% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program offer?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura 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/Aventura Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program located?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is located at Residency in Emergency Medicine (GME) 20900 Biscayne Blvd - Suite 859 (South Tower) Aventura, FL 33180. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program?
The program director is Todd Slesinger. The program coordinator, Melissa Lazare, is the usual contact for application questions.