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HCA Florida Healthcare/Lawnwood Hospital Program

SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Fort Pierce, FL(Pierce, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#339
Specialty Rank
$61,360
PGY1 Salary
55.6%
IMG %
#339
Surgery Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100003
NRMP Code:
2232440C2YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
52
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
00
Female Faculty:
18.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital General Surgery Residency Program is a community-based program that is committed to developing the next generation of highly skilled surgeons who are competent in delivering safe, quality, comprehensive care with respect and responsiveness to diverse patient populations. Our General Surgery program is committed to improving the overall health of the diverse communities it serves; therefore, is dedicated to providing excellent clinical education.

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

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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Salary Progression

$61,360
PGY-1
$63,502
PGY-2
$65,738
PGY-3
$69,014
PGY-4
$72,114
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Fort Pierce, FL
Metropolitan Area
Pierce, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
21,634,529

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
101(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$380K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$54K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
21,634,529
Median Age
41 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
66°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
66%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
14.17
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,360
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$60,752
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4401100003
NRMP Code:
2232440C2YOG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Joshua D Hagan
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/5/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
250

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:
2232440C2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Contact Person:
Sarah Adalsha
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
250
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
55.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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