Geriatric Fellowship Application and Selection
The Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Geriatric Medicine Fellowship follows a selection process designed to identify the most qualified physicians. The process is conducted in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner, open to all applicants who meet eligibility requirements.
- 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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of USMLE Steps 1, 2, 3 score report (or COMLEX-USA)
- Copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- 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
- Personal Statement (one page).
- Copy of Medical School Diploma
- Copy of Residency Completion Certificate (or letter stating they are due to complete their residency training by matriculation into the fellowship)
- 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