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HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Loxahatchee, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program

ACGME code
3201100434
Program director
Annette Santiago
Location
Loxahatchee, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
386
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program is a community-based Pediatrics residency program in Loxahatchee, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 386 applications and invited about 38.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
38.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White38%
  • Asian38%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Annette Santiago
Program coordinator
Natasha Brocks
Coordinator phone
(561) 905-6352
Program phone
(561) 441-1586
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

13001 Southern Boulevard Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West 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/Palms West Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program offer?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program received 386 applications and interviewed about 38.6% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West 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/Palms West Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program is located at 13001 Southern Boulevard Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program?

The program director is Annette Santiago. The program coordinator, Natasha Brocks, is the usual contact for application questions.

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