Transitional YearCommunity-based

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program

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

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100008
Program director
Paul Cimoch
Location
Fort Pierce, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
440
Latest cycle
Interview rate
22%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 440 applications and invited about 22% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

Interview rate
22%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates23%
  • US DO graduates54%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White46%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino38%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Paul Cimoch
Program coordinator
Rekiya Wallace
Coordinator phone
(772) 468-4554
Program phone
(714) 206-6868
Sponsoring institution
HCA Florida Healthcare

1700 S 23rd St 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?

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

About 23% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program received 440 applications and interviewed about 22% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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

Where is HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program located?

HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program is located at 1700 S 23rd St 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 Paul Cimoch. The program coordinator, Rekiya Wallace, is the usual contact for application questions.