HCA Florida Healthcare/Westside/Northwest Hospital Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Plantation, FL(Plantation, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$63,149
PGY1 Salary
26.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9991100004
- NRMP Code:
- 2232999P3YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 200
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 7%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
HCA Florida Westside/Northwest Hospital Transitional Year program offers diverse clinical experiences in South Florida, serving a multicultural patient population. Residents benefit from strong inpatient and outpatient training, flexible electives, and a supportive learning environment. With access to high-acuity cases, hands-on procedures, and personalized mentorship, our program prepares residents for success in any specialty through a well-rounded, patient-centered approach.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,149
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 37.2%(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:
- 9991100004
- NRMP Code:
- 2232999P3YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 200
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Paramjit S Kalirao
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- 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:
- 2232999P3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida Westside Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Arniece Gutierrez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 26.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 46.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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