Transitional YearCommunity-based

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100229
Program director
Sanaz Kashan
Location
Aventura, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
743
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Aventura, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

In the latest application cycle the program received 743 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
8.5%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates54%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White62%
  • Asian15%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%

Contact and location

Program director
Sanaz Kashan
Program coordinator
Janet Gonzalez
Coordinator phone
(305) 318-9310
Program phone
(305) 692-3323
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

20900 Biscayne Blvd 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?

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program received 743 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program is located at 20900 Biscayne Blvd 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 Sanaz Kashan. The program coordinator, Janet Gonzalez, is the usual contact for application questions.