HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Margate, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1801100001
- Program director
- Sonia Kalirao
- Location
- Margate, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 423
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 16.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 63%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Margate, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 423 applications and invited about 16.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 63% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 72 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 16.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates6%
- US DO graduates31%
- US IMGs63%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White44%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sonia Kalirao
- Program coordinator
- Michael Reales
- Coordinator phone
- (954) 999-8254
- Program phone
- (954) 803-9002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Florida Healthcare
2801 N State Rd 7 Margate, FL 33063 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 63% 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offer?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program received 423 applications and interviewed about 16.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program located?
HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is located at 2801 N State Rd 7 Margate, FL 33063. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?
The program director is Sonia Kalirao. The program coordinator, Michael Reales, is the usual contact for application questions.