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HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Fort Pierce, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program

ACGME code
4401100003
Program director
Joshua Hagan
Location
Fort Pierce, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
609
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Fort Pierce, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 609 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
12%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs58%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women25%
  • Men75%
  • White58%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino25%

Contact and location

Program director
Joshua Hagan
Program coordinator
Rekiya Wallace
Coordinator phone
(772) 468-4554
Program phone
(901) 233-1751
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

1700 S 23rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Open in Google Maps

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 58% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program received 609 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood 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/Lawnwood Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program is located at 1700 S 23rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Florida Healthcare.

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

The program director is Joshua Hagan. The program coordinator, Rekiya Wallace, is the usual contact for application questions.

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