HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Plantation, FL(Plantation, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#242
Specialty Rank
$62,268
PGY1 Salary
34.6%
IMG %
#242
Surgery Ranking
33rd Percentile
Top 67% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401100449
- NRMP Code:
- 2232440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 233
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 13.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Westside General Surgery Residency is an ACGME fully accredited five-year training program which graduates 4 chief residents annually. Our mission is to provide our patients with high-quality care while training the next generation of surgeons that are advocates for their patients, communities, colleagues, and profession in addition to being clinically excellent physician leaders. Our program goals are to fully train our residents to become compassionate, committed, and competent surgeons.
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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$62,268
PGY-1
$64,441
PGY-2
$66,636
PGY-3
$69,923
PGY-4
$73,022
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 37.8%(FREIDA)
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:
- 4401100449
- NRMP Code:
- 2232440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shaikh Abdul Hai
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- 219
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 233
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:
- 2232440C0, 2232440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Marie Filias
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 233
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 34.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 37th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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