Geriatric Fellowship Application and Selection

The Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Geriatric Medicine Fellowship is committed to a selection process that will recruit the highest quality physicians from diverse backgrounds in an unbiased, transparent manner that is open to all qualified candidates.

  • Candidates should hold a MD or DO degree and have completed an ACGME three-year internal medicine or family medicine residency.
  • Candidates will be evaluated for interview based on evidence of aptitude and interest in geriatrics during residency training and/or practice with definite plans to include geriatric care in the practice of medicine upon the completion of the fellowship program.
  • Candidates must:
    • Be eligible for West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Staff privileges.
    • Abide by the rules of the FAU Geriatrics Fellowship Program, West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, and Conviva Care Centers
    • Demonstrate excellent academic and clinical performance in residency training defined on the basis of standardized examination scores,  and program director and other faculty evaluations.
    • Excellent leadership skills demonstrated in residency training or practice.

Application Process

We require the following information:

  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Copy of USMLE Steps 1, 2, 3 score report (or COMLEX-USA)
  3. Copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
  4. Minimum of three letters of recommendation (one must be from the Residency Program Director), with contact information (phone numbers) Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Fellow Application and Selection 2
  5. Personal Statement (one page).
  6. Copy of Medical School Diploma
  7. Copy of Residency Completion Certificate (or letter stating they are due to complete their residency training by matriculation into the fellowship)
  8. Copy of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certification (if candidate has completed residency training more than two years ago)

Please send these materials by email to the following individuals:

Antoine Arminan Program Manager, Internal Medicine Residency & Geriatrics Medicine Fellowship - aarminanrodrigue@health.fau.edu
Michael Silverman, M.D. – michael.silverman@va.gov
Joseph Ouslander, M.D. – jousland@health.fau.edu

Additional Information
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
Address
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431