COM Newsroom

Top Stories

FAU Soon-to-be-Physicians celebrating at Match Day 2024
During the special Match Day ceremony, FAU's soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.
Women holding up pink ribbons in their hands
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined social determinants of health and health inequities to identify the key factors that hinder breast cancer screening in women aged 40 and older in the U.S.
Ajay Bommareddy, Ph.D. in lab
Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.
FAU Study Examines Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the ED
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined current methods of estimating weight in the emergency department and their accuracy. Inaccurate estimates could lead to inaccurate drug doses and patient harm.
News


Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'
January 05, 2022
Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.
FAU Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
December 14, 2021
Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.
Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., to Lead Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
November 29, 2021
A world-renowned clinician-researcher has joined the Schmidt College of Medicine to direct the FAU Center for Brain Health to focus on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative dementia prevention.
FAU Names New Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
November 16, 2021
Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurosurgeon and physician scientist, will assume this role in February 2022.
Special Bond: Leading FAU Geriatrician and World War II Hero
November 09, 2021
A leading geriatrician and advocate for seniors and a 98-year-old World War II veteran and hero have a common bond: to improve care and quality of life for Americans and people throughout the world.
FAU Expert on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
November 03, 2021
Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.
EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold
September 29, 2021
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine Receives $1 Million Gift
September 29, 2021
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $1 million gift from Norton and Anita Waltuch to provide support for medical student scholarships.
'Stop Prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19'
August 30, 2021
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the recent major randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trials for hydroxychloroquine, finding a lack of significant benefit and some suggestion of harm.
Genomic Surveillance Crucial to Mitigate and Contain COVID-19
August 18, 2021
Researchers say that genomic surveillance to mitigate and contain COVID-19 is crucial to detect variants that are different well before they spread throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.
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