HCA Florida Healthcare/St Lucie Hospital Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Thomas Matese, DO
HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Rekiya Wallace, BA
HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
Locations
HCA Florida St Lucie Hospital
Emergency Med Pgm
1800 SE Tiffany Ave
Port St Lucie, FL 34952-7521
450 E Las Olas Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
5301 Congress Ave
Atlantis, FL 33462
13001 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470
1700 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.