Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency Program at HCA Florida Westside Hospital/Northwest Hospital offers a robust training experience over four years, focusing on both anatomic and clinical pathology. Residents gain exposure to integrated surgical pathology, cytopathology, and a variety of subspecialties, drawing upon materials from several hospitals within the East Florida HCA system. The curriculum includes rotations at prestigious institutions for advanced diagnostics, alongside a comprehensive educational environment supported by highly skilled faculty. This program prepares residents for professional success in pathology through a collaborative and individual-focused learning atmosphere.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendly status; however, it participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and welcomes international medical graduates as evident from the broad array of services and support offered to all applicants. Residents have opportunities for practical exposure through diverse rotations and experiences.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
4-year training program with combined anatomic and clinical pathology
Program Website
Address
8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324
Program Director
Dr. Alan Schiller, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster comprises 30 residents, which includes 10 first-year residents (PGY-1) at the HCA Florida Westside Hospital's Pathology Residency Program.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program offers combined programs in anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP) over four years of training, including integrated surgical pathology and cytopathology.
Application
The application requires ACGME#: 3001100001 and NRMP#: 2232300CO. You can apply through the ERAS system.
# of Locations
Residents are exposed to case material from HCA FL Westside Hospital and HCA FL Northwest Hospital with additional referral material from all other hospitals within the East FL HCA system.
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for post-residency fellowship opportunities in various subspecialties of pathology, including but not limited to cytopathology, hematopathology, and oncologic surgical pathology. Graduates may also engage in academic positions, or further their training in advanced molecular diagnostics and pediatric pathology through affiliated programs.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pathology Residency Program at HCA Florida Westside Hospital/Northwest Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education network, which is a leader in graduate medical education.
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# of Years of Program
The program usually lasts four years.
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Alumni
Alumni of the program have pursued various career paths, including fellowships in specialized areas such as cytopathology, hematopathology, and oncologic surgical pathology. Many of them work across different hospitals within the East Florida HCA system.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salary ranges from $61,318 to $68,973 across four years, along with meal allowances and comprehensive clinical and educational resources.
PGY-1 Salary
$61,318 with $950 for on-call meals for a total of $62,268
Vacation
Residents are allocated paid time off during their training, though specific details on carryover or extra policies were not found in the provided material.