HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in West Palm Beach, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
See how you matchAbout HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 4001100316
- Program director
- Christopher Rienas
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 607
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 21%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in West Palm Beach, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 607 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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
- 14.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates21%
- US DO graduates57%
- US IMGs21%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women64%
- Men36%
- White39%
- Asian39%
- Black or African American11%
- Hispanic or Latino11%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christopher Rienas
- Program coordinator
- Natasha Brocks
- Coordinator phone
- (561) 905-6352
- Program phone
- (786) 599-0158
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- HCA Florida Healthcare
2201 45th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Open in Google Maps
HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North 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/JFK North Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 21% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North 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/JFK North Hospital Program offer?
HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program?
HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program received 607 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North 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/JFK North 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/JFK North Hospital Program located?
HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program is located at 2201 45th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.
Who is the program director of HCA Florida Healthcare/JFK North Hospital Program?
The program director is Christopher Rienas. The program coordinator, Natasha Brocks, is the usual contact for application questions.