A group of MD students in white coats at the Schmidt College of Medicine 2024 White Coats-4-Care event.
White Coats-4-Care

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 fastest-growing medical schools in the nation, we are committed to advancing excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, the Schmidt College of Medicine partners with more than 300 community organizations from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, creating meaningful impact across South Florida.

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
Class of 2029 students taking group photo at Schmidt College of Medicine orientation
First Steps into Medicine: How the Class of 2029 Created Their Own Promise to the Profession
The Schmidt College of Medicine lobby buzzed with nervous energy on Monday morning, July 28, 2025. The incoming Class of 2029 gathered for the first time as the College’s newest future physicians.
Warfarin, Blood Thinners
Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in Seniors
FAU researchers found that warfarin use - even at high blood-thinning levels - did not significantly raise brain bleeding risk among 2,700 older adults admitted to the ER with fall-related head injuries.
Statins, Stethoscope, Physicians, White Coat
FAU Experts: Prescribe High Potency Statins for Treatment, Prevention
Based on robust data, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers urge cardiologists to prescribe high potency statins -particularly rosuvastatin and atorvastatin - to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
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.
 
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