Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Boca Raton, FL(Raton, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#112
Specialty Rank
$58,671
PGY1 Salary
28.6%
IMG %
#112
Surgery Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401100436
- NRMP Code:
- 1586440C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 66
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 65
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Florida Atlantic University program in general surgery provides high quality, broad-based training in general surgery and surgical specialties, at the area's top community-based medical centers, as well as outstanding opportunities for scholarship and additional qualifications through its unique value-added year program. The program is focused on education and mentorship to provide its residents with a truly exceptional experience and prepare them for a successful career in surgery.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$58,671
PGY-1
$61,180
PGY-2
$63,512
PGY-3
$66,138
PGY-4
$69,133
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 84(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $403K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $65K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 34.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 21,634,529
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 11.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
61"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
11.7
Gas (per gallon)
$3.42
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4401100436
- NRMP Code:
- 1586440C0
- Total Positions:
- 52
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lawrence Lottenberg
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/13/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1586440C0, 1586440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Hillary Cohen
- Contact Email:
- hdcohen@health.fau.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7PGY-6:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 28.6%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 21st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 21.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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