FAU White Coat Ceremony podium with rack of White Coats
White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2029 - Friday, August 1st at 2 pm

Welcome to the Schmidt College of Medicine

MD students outside the Schmidt College of Medicine building

The Schmidt College of Medicine is one of the newest and rapidly rising medical schools in the United States, nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report for its mission to care for diverse patient populations. The college maintains partnerships with more than 300 community agencies from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, Florida to serve the community. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, the college is dedicated to addressing the needs of its community.

About the College

15th Annual
White Coats-4-Care
Support our future physicians and healthcare professionals. Together, we can build a healthier tomorrow.
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Reunion Weekend
Recap + What’s Next
Catch the highlights from this year—and get ready, Class of 2016, your milestone is on the horizon.
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NEWS
Ambulance, Hospital, Older Adult, Nursing Home
Most Hospital Visits of Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents Avoidable
One of the largest studies of its kind shows that about 80% of ER visits and more than one-third of hospitalizations in severely impaired and terminally ill nursing home residents were potentially avoidable.
Counseling, Teens
U.S. Adolescents with Cannabis Use Disorder Failing to Complete Rehab
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers analyzed data from more than 40,000 teens who received treatment between 2018 and 2021 and found alarmingly low rates (about 35%) of treatment completion.
Emergency, Hospital, Ambulance
FAU Launches Emergency Medical Services Fellowship
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine launched it's sixth fellowship to strengthen emergency care through Boca Raton Regional Hospital - part of Baptist Health - and fire-rescue partnerships.
Microscope, Brain Scans, Research
Hope for Brain Cancer: FAU Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
FAU researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.
 
2025 U.S. News and World Report Badge for Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas
No. 27 for "Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas"
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