SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Program

Surgery 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
4401100436
Program director
Kfir Ben-David
Location
Boca Raton, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,414
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
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 Surgery residency program in Boca Raton, Florida, sponsored by Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,414 applications and invited about 6.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White52%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Kfir Ben-David
Program coordinator
Hillary Cohen
Coordinator phone
(561) 955-3696
Sponsoring institution
Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

777 Glades Road BC-71 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 36% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 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 1,414 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 BC-71 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 Kfir Ben-David. The program coordinator, Hillary Cohen, is the usual contact for application questions.

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