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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.
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Interim Dean Curtis Whitehair, Dr. Lawrence Brickman, Dr. Allison Ferris, and Dr. Jennifer Foster at Ceremony
February 09, 2024
The College of Medicine Faculty Recognition Ceremony, an annual tradition, welcomes affiliate faculty to campus to celebrate their pivotal contributions in teaching and mentoring medical students in the M.D. program.
FAU Study Examines Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the ED
January 16, 2024
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.
Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades
January 10, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored overall trends in cigarette smoking in a large sample of U.S. adolescents by gender and ethnicity (grades nine to 12) from 1991 to 2021.
Dr. Branson Collins with member of the community
December 21, 2023
At the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health (MIIH) within FAU Medicine, we are committed to making health and wellness accessible.
Dr. Marc Kantorow with graduate students in research lab
December 20, 2023
This academic year witnessed remarkable progress and achievements within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine's graduate programs.
FAU Medicine practitioner
December 20, 2023
At the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, our legacy of excellence in graduate medical education is a source of pride.
Chart with bars on the rise
December 20, 2023
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine achieved a remarkable milestone in research, securing 71 active awards totaling $31.5 million in funding.
Students in FAU College of Medicine Simulation Center Lab
December 20, 2023
At the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, our commitment to community engagement and holistic medical education is making a profound impact on community health.
Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.
December 11, 2023
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S.
Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows
November 30, 2023
Five FAU Ph.D. students have been selected to receive the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships," through a generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431