HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Plantation, FL(Plantation, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#122
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
83.3%
IMG %
#122
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2232300C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 8
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program offers combined programs in anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP) over four years of training, including integrated surgical pathology and cytopathology, and draws upon a system with different hospitals and central CoreLab. Our faculty are board certified with subspecialties in a range of fields including cytopathology, hematopathology, bone and soft tissue pathology, oncologic surgical pathology, and genito-urinary pathology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $466K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 36.2%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.5599999999999999
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
56"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.73
Restaurant Meal
13.65
Gas (per gallon)
$3.99
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3001100001
- NRMP Code:
- 2232300C0
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alan L Schiller
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 5/1/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 11/20/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2232300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Josie Rivera
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 83.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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