Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine offers a robust residency program focused on training competent emergency medicine professionals. With a supportive faculty that includes fellowship-trained specialists, residents experience high-quality education and research opportunities.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program appears to be IMG-friendly as it is conducting a residency program that trains six residents per year. There is no explicit mention of International Medical Graduates (IMG) in the text, but the program's director and faculty seem open to a diverse range of students given their commitment to education and mentoring, which may imply a willingness to accept IMG applicants. No specific eligibility for IMG is disclosed.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
Six residents per year.
Program Website
Address
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, BC-71, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Program Director
Lisa Clayton, D.O.
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program trains six residents per year, fostering a collaborative environment where residents can excel in emergency medicine. The program emphasizes hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned faculty.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program trains six residents per year with a high rate of graduates choosing to stay and practice locally.
Application
Application process includes applying through the website (https://www.fau.edu/medicine/apply/). There may be specific deadlines, but this information wasn't specified in the text.
# of Locations
The residents work at multiple locations as part of the training program.
Fellowship
The program offers various subspecialty training opportunities. The faculty are fellowship-trained in multiple emergency medicine subspecialties including EMS, pediatric EM, ultrasound, simulation, toxicology, medical education, sports medicine, and hyperbaric medicine. They are also involved in clinical research, which helps shape post-residency career paths, but specific fellowship programs are not detailed in the provided text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine consists of academic and community faculty who work together to achieve new levels of excellence in emergency care for South Florida. The faculty have trained throughout the country and are fellowship-trained in multiple emergency medicine subspecialties including EMS, pediatric EM, ultrasound, simulation, toxicology, medical education, sports medicine, and hyperbaric medicine. They are committed to excellence in teaching and have established a national footprint with their clinical research.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program lasts for 3 years.
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Alumni
Alumni pursue various fellowships and positions, likely in emergency medicine subspecialties, but specific data was not listed in the text provided.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1 Salary
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