Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
3001100001
Program director
Susana Ferra
Location
Plantation, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
334
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 334 applications and invited about 14.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Year of graduation limit

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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: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
334
Interview rate
14.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Contact and location

Program director
Susana Ferra
Program coordinator
Josie Rivera
Coordinator phone
(954) 644-3768
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 50% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program received 334 applications and interviewed about 14.4% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 14%.

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 Susana Ferra. The program coordinator, Josie Rivera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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