HCA Florida Healthcare/St. Lucie Hospital Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Port St Lucie, FL(Lucie, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#270
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#270
Emergency Medicine Ranking
5th Percentile
Top 95% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1101100199
- NRMP Code:
- 2232110C1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Unique pedagogy centered around metacognition, self-awareness and Mentor Group/ILP Curriculum. "Breakfast Club" protected didactic time dedicated to first years or struggling residents. Board prep specific curriculum. Performance data shared with residents.
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
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 112(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $472K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $74K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 34.9%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 427K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
92°F
Winter
77°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
11.83
Gas (per gallon)
$3.46
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1101100199
- NRMP Code:
- 2232110C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Thomas Matese
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2232110C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Desiree Samuel
- Contact Email:
- desiree.samuel@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 66.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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