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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
0
Part-Time Physicians:
19
0
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
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Loxahatchee, FL
Metropolitan Area
Loxahatchee, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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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

Nominal Salary
$61,942
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,568
Value Rating
Good
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:
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More Information:
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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

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
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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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