Programs/Emergency Medicine/Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program
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Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Boynton Beach, FL(Virginia Beach, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#169
Specialty Rank
$61,295
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#169
Emergency Medicine Ranking
41st Percentile
Top 59% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1101100192
- NRMP Code:
- 1586110C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Founded in 2017, the FAU Emergency Medicine Residency offers training at three diverse sites, including two Level I Trauma Centers. Residents gain strong emergency and critical care experience, supported by a longitudinal curriculum in ultrasound, trauma, EMS, research, and more. Emphasizing wellness and professional growth, the program balances high-acuity, hands-on learning with the lifestyle benefits of its coastal South Florida location
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$61,295
PGY-1
$63,561
PGY-2
$66,037
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 105(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $315K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 21K
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.31
- Poverty Rate
- 5.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
70°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
71"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
15.34
Gas (per gallon)
$4.48
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1101100192
- NRMP Code:
- 1586110C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa Marie Clayton
- Email:
- claytonl@health.fau.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1586110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Bethesda Hospital East
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Bethesda Hospital East
- Contact Person:
- Ashlyn Nestor
- Contact Email:
- emresidency@health.fau.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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