Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Margate, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
2201100001
Program director
JoseLuis Terrazas
Location
Margate, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Margate, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women94%
  • Men6%
  • White25%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%

Contact and location

Program director
JoseLuis Terrazas
Program coordinator
Nicole King
Coordinator phone
(954) 205-1826
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

2801 N State Road 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?

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 31% 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% 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 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 4 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.

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 0%.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is located at 2801 N State Road 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 JoseLuis Terrazas. The program coordinator, Nicole King, is the usual contact for application questions.

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