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Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
MD graduates holding their match letters
Florida Atlantic's fourth-year medical students opened their sealed envelopes promptly at noon to learn where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
FAU researcher standing in front of new MRI system
FAU has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
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Hope for Brain Cancer: FAU Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
June 30, 2025
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.
FAU Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults
June 18, 2025
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
FAU Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood  Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
June 06, 2025
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
'Eye' on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
June 04, 2025
FAU researchers and collaborators have developed a cost-effective, AI-powered system for diagnosing nystagmus - a condition causing involuntary eye movements - using smartphone videos and cloud-based analysis.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
May 30, 2025
A breakthrough by FAU researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
Class of 2015 Alumni participating in the Alumni Panel discussion with current students at FAU Schmidt College of Medicine
May 22, 2025
Alumni from the Class of 2015 returned for Reunion Weekend to share advice, stories, and career insights with current students—offering real-world guidance across specialties like Cardiology, OBGYN, and Emergency Medicine.
'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
May 13, 2025
FAU researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.
From Students to Physicians: FAU Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025
May 06, 2025
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during its commencement ceremony today at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.
Group of 2025 FAU Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and staff with Dr. Katie Patel's award, including Dr. Wood and Dr. Brickman who accepted the award on her behalf in front of her award poster with her picture.
April 16, 2025
Dr. Katie Patel, a member of Schmidt College of Medicine’s inaugural graduating class, has come full circle—from pioneering MedOwl to becoming an exemplary physician-educator and Distinguished Alumni honoree.
FAU Ranks Among  2025 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. News
April 07, 2025
Florida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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