Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedBoca Raton, FL

Size

12 / year · 37 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

EMR

Cerner / Oracle Health

USMLE Step 2 CK237–266
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal2.6×
    13%
  • None
    5%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    15%
  • US DO
    3%
  • US IMG
    2%
  • Non-US IMG
    3%

Applications per year

1,420
2022
1,506
2023
1,541
2024
1,530
2025
1,414
2026

Compensation

$58,671 (−23%)

Cost of living

$1,995/mo (+12%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$58,67121Negotiable
Year 2$61,18021Negotiable
Year 3$63,51221Negotiable
Year 4$66,13821Negotiable
Year 5$69,13321Negotiable

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD50%
  • DO21%
  • IMG29%

Sex

  • Female60%
  • Male41%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    72%
  • Non-US IMG

    12%
  • US DO

    8%
  • US IMG

    7%
By signal
  • Did Not Send

    61%
  • Sent

    39%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    79%
  • Sent

    21%
Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    40%
    61%
  • US DO Graduates

    24%
    21%
  • Non-US IMG

    21%
    9%
  • US-IMG

    14%
    9%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Women

    60%
    50%
  • Men

    40%
    50%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Surgery avg
  • White

    52%
    59%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    31%
    12%
  • Asian

    14%
    23%
  • Other

    10%
    10%
  • Black or African American

    5%
    8%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    2%
    3%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    52%
  • In-State

    48%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    77%
  • In-State

    23%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    8%
Top medical schools
  • Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

    12%
  • University of Florida College of Medicine

    10%
  • St. George's University School of Medicine

    7%
  • Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

    7%
  • Ross University School of Medicine

    5%
  • Indiana University School of Medicine

    5%
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus

    5%
  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá Facultad de Medicina

    5%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    99%
  • Ever Failed

    1%

Training sites

  • BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL

    BOCA RATON, FL

    Participating
    • 310 staffed beds
    • 20,633 discharges
    • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6.46M (2024)

    From program website

  • WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER

    BOCA RATON, FL

    Participating
    • 140 staffed beds
    • 8,586 discharges
    • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6.46M (2024)

    From program website

Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)28
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1586440C0, 1586440P0
  • ACGME ID4401100436
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 7, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027