HCA Florida Healthcare/Aventura Hospital Program

The HCA Florida Aventura Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program is a solid, four-year categorical ACGME-accredited program that offers five competitive PGY-1 positions each year. The program is designed to prepare physicians to provide optimal patient care in psychiatry. Established in 2018, the program emphasizes applying scientific knowledge with compassion, lifelong learning, cost-effective resource utilization, and high academic and ethical standards.

Residents at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital have the opportunity to engage in various clinical and academic activities. The curriculum provides flexibility to meet individual learning needs and offers training in different subspecialties, including Addiction Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and more.

The program supports residents' professional growth by offering teaching opportunities, leadership tracks, and involvement in research. Residents are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities, prepare manuscripts, and present at conferences. The program is affiliated with reputable medical colleges and offers access to local and national academic conferences.

Residents also benefit from a resident-friendly and collegial hospital environment that prioritizes wellness. The program supports residents' well-being through a wellness curriculum that covers aspects of personal well-being, financial health, and mindset adaptability. Residents receive competitive annual compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and access to wellness programs.

The didactic curriculum includes academic half-days with various topics based on the postgraduate year level. Residents have the opportunity to participate in regular meetings, journal clubs, and board review sessions. Furthermore, the call schedule is structured to provide residents with supervised on-call experiences to enhance their clinical skills progressively throughout the training.

Overall, the HCA Florida Aventura Hospital Psychiatry Residency Program aims to develop the next generation of psychiatrists by providing quality training, educational opportunities, and a supportive learning environment for residents to excel in their careers.