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HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program

Family Medicine residency program in St. Lucie, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program

ACGME code
1201100746
Program director
Lindsay Lewis
Location
St. Lucie, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
724
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in St. Lucie, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 724 applications and invited about 20.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
20.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White47%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Lindsay Lewis
Program coordinator
Rekiya Wallace
Coordinator phone
(772) 468-4554
Program phone
(772) 398-3623
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

1800 SE Tiffany Ave St. Lucie, FL 34952 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program sponsor visas?

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie 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/St. Lucie Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program received 724 applications and interviewed about 20.3% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie 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/St. Lucie Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program is located at 1800 SE Tiffany Ave St. Lucie, FL 34952. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program?

The program director is Lindsay Lewis. The program coordinator, Rekiya Wallace, is the usual contact for application questions.