SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program

Surgery residency program in Plano, Texas, sponsored by HCA Medical City Healthcare GME.

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About HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program

ACGME code
4404800440
Program director
Danielle Pigneri
Location
Plano, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Plano, Texas, sponsored by HCA Medical City Healthcare GME. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 14.8% 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 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates27%
  • US DO graduates65%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women19%
  • Men81%
  • White70%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Danielle Pigneri
Program coordinator
Tonya Whiteley
Coordinator phone
(469) 367-8844
Program phone
(817) 347-1141
Sponsoring institution
HCA Medical City Healthcare GME

3901 W 15th Street Graduate Medical Education Plano, TX 75075 Open in Google Maps

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program sponsor visas?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program offer?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program received 569 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) 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 Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) 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 Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program located?

HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program is located at 3901 W 15th Street Graduate Medical Education Plano, TX 75075. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Medical City Healthcare GME.

Who is the program director of HCA Medical City Healthcare GME (Plano) Program?

The program director is Danielle Pigneri. The program coordinator, Tonya Whiteley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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