NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

Neurology residency program in Margate, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
1801100001
Program director
Sonia Kalirao
Location
Margate, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed15%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
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
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.

Do program signals help at HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 15%.

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.

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