NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program

Neurology residency program in Boca Raton, Florida, sponsored by Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

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About Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1801100157
Program director
Constance Katsafanas
Location
Boca Raton, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
760
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Boca Raton, Florida, sponsored by Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 760 applications and invited about 6.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
6.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White42%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Constance Katsafanas
Program coordinator
Robert Bullock
Coordinator phone
(561) 334-6240
Program phone
(407) 782-8942
Sponsoring institution
Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

777 Glades Road Bldg. 71, Rm. 335 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Open in Google Maps

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program offer?

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program?

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program received 760 applications and interviewed about 6.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program located?

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program is located at 777 Glades Road Bldg. 71, Rm. 335 Boca Raton, FL 33431. Its sponsoring institution is Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Constance Katsafanas. The program coordinator, Robert Bullock, is the usual contact for application questions.

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