Thank you for your interest in our Program.
The Program in General Surgery participates in the National Residency Matching Program [NRMP] .
All applications for a surgery residency positions need to be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System [ERAS]. We are not able to accept applicants or to review or evaluate applications outside of this process.
Our ERAS / NRMP Program Numbers for the FAU Charles E. Schmidt are
1586440C0 for Categorical Positions and 1586440P0 for Preliminary Positions.
In any given year, the program participates in the match with up to 7 categorical positions and up to 5 preliminary resident positions.
We will begin reviewing applications around September 15th of each year, and will not accept applications submitted or completed after December 1st
Interviews will begin in October and go through early January each year.
You can also find us on FREIDA.
The ideal candidate for our program:
The program currently will accept applications form qualified Osteopathic and International Medical Graduates, all candidates should have completed the USMLE step examinations. International medical graduates must have completed medical school without gaps and within the last three years, and ideally already have prior US experience.
On the day of the interview candidates will be able to participate in some of the core educational activities, and will meet with the Program Coordinator, the Program Director and Core Faculty.
The candidates will be given an overview over the program structure and goals, and participate in a tour of one of our teaching hospitals. In addition, the candidates will have ample opportunity to spent time with our current residents.