HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1101100001
- Program director
- Matthew Slane
- Location
- Plantation, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 13
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 58%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 13
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates18%
- US DO graduates24%
- US IMGs50%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Demographics
- Women24%
- Men76%
- White34%
- Asian32%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino18%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Matthew Slane
- Program coordinator
- Arniece Gutierrez
- Coordinator phone
- (954) 723-1206
- Program phone
- (706) 421-3138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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?
Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest 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/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 58% 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offer?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offers 13 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
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 Matthew Slane. The program coordinator, Arniece Gutierrez, is the usual contact for application questions.