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HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program

ACGME code
4001100322
Program director
Richard Callahan
Location
Aventura, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
726
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
11%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 726 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 11% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
7
Interview rate
10.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates72%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White44%
  • Asian28%
  • Hispanic or Latino28%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Callahan
Program coordinator
Lenin Hernandez
Coordinator phone
(305) 682-5293
Program phone
(305) 692-3270
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

20900 Biscayne Blvd Suite 841 South Tower Aventura, FL 33180 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 11% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program received 726 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura 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/Aventura Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is located at 20900 Biscayne Blvd Suite 841 South Tower Aventura, FL 33180. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Richard Callahan. The program coordinator, Lenin Hernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.