Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program strives to espouse both administrative and academic excellence. Our program offers a very diverse pathology of a community hospital in addition to strong academic support by HCA East Florida Division.
Total Program Size
15
15
15
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2232140C3
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
196
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
219
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
234
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
461
Minimum score
475
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
11
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
35
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
35
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1401100007
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Mohamad
Last Name
Saad
Degrees
MD
Address
HCA Lawnwood Hosp
Internal Med Pgm
1700 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.345405 27.431494)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Hannah
Last Name
Davis
Address
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hosp
Internal Med Pgm
1700 S 23rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.345405 27.431494)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
42.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,677 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $60,445 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $62,254 | 28 | 999 |
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Total Positions
45
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/hca-florida-lawnwood-hospital/internal-medicine-residency/