Graduates Shaping Health Care

At the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, our legacy of excellence in graduate medical education is a source of pride. As a sponsoring institution, we have had the privilege of guiding 251 residents and fellows on their journey to successful medical careers. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through the leadership of Dr. Curtis L. Whitehair, who serves as Interim Dean and Designated Institutional Official (DIO), as well as our dedicated GME team, program directors, department chairs, and esteemed hospital partners.

Our GME programs have experienced substantial growth, exemplified by the recent inclusion of the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. Our collaboration with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, set to host our psychiatry residents, is particularly promising.

Another signification milestone in our GME journey is the approval of the new ACGME FAU Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship. Looking ahead, we are actively exploring the addition of two more fellowships and potential new residency programs within our consortium, exciting developments that will continue to shape our commitment to medical education excellence.

In 2023, we celebrated the graduation of 46 residents and fellows, achieving remarkable outcomes in several programs. Specifically, 8 residents (33 %) from our Internal Medicine program secured fellowships, along with 5 residents (100 %) from General Surgery, 2 (33 %) from Emergency Medicine, and 1 resident (50%) from Cardiovascular Disease who matched into additional sub-specialty fellowships.

We're equally proud to report that 19 (41%) of our graduates will continue their medical careers in Florida, with 12 (26%) remaining in Palm Beach County, and 5 (11%) choosing to stay with us at FAU. These achievements highlight our commitment to excellence and the substantial contributions of our graduates to the health care system.