SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
4401100449
Program director
Shaikh Hai
Location
Plantation, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
963
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 963 applications and invited about 6.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates42%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White54%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Shaikh Hai
Program coordinator
Marie Filias
Coordinator phone
(305) 904-9803
Program phone
(786) 405-7265
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 19% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program received 963 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Shaikh Hai. The program coordinator, Marie Filias, is the usual contact for application questions.

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