HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program
PediatricsCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Loxahatchee, FL(Loxahatchee, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#212
Specialty Rank
$61,942
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#212
Pediatrics Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3201100434
- NRMP Code:
- 2232320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 228
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 19
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The pediatric residency program based in Palms West Hospital, an acute care hospital offering many specialty services. The location assures a diverse patient population, Despite the reputation for being a retirement community, the average age of the population in the area served by Palms West Hospital is 33 old. We are located west of West Palm Beach in the midst of agricultural, equestrian communities, and the beach. There are options for nightlife and outdoor activities close by.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,942
PGY-1
$64,106
PGY-2
$66,352
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance: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
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $431K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 35.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 416K
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
69"
Humidity
54%
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:
- 3201100434
- NRMP Code:
- 2232320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Annette Santiago
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 1/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 228
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2042320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Anthony L Pearson-Shaver
- Contact Email:
- anthony.pearsonshaver@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
- 00
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 228
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 56.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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