Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

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

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About HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program

ACGME code
9991100004
Program director
Paramjit Kalirao
Location
Plantation, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
555
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.

In the latest application cycle the program received 555 applications and invited about 21.3% 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 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
21.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White27%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino40%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Paramjit Kalirao
Program coordinator
Arniece Gutierrez
Coordinator phone
(954) 723-1206
Program phone
(786) 360-9349
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 60% of residents at HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program received 555 applications and interviewed about 21.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Paramjit Kalirao. The program coordinator, Arniece Gutierrez, is the usual contact for application questions.