HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program's location, between urban West Palm Beach and the agricultural communities of South-Central Florida, assures a diverse patient population with an interesting mix of pathology. South Florida will provide you with the wonders of the warm and sunny climate, beautiful parks and landscapes with multiple recreational opportunities, great restaurants, music, and festivals. There is no shortage of things to do outside the hospital for our residents to enjoy during their free time.-Our missio
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Annette Santiago, MD
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Cledy Flores
HCA Florida Healthcare/Palms West Hospit
Locations
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Ste 203
12989 Southern Blvd
Loxahatchee, FL 33470-9291
450 E Las Olas Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
401 Nw 42nd Ave
Plantation, FL 33317
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.