HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Plantation, Florida, sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.