Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Pre-Health Professions Office
The primary mission of the Schmidt College of Science's Pre-Health Professions Office is to be a source of support and guidance for ALL FAU students: including all undergraduate majors, post-baccalaureate students, and alumni interested in pursuing careers in the health professions. Learn more about the pre-health pathways.
Our pre-health advisors are committed to providing advising tailored to meet the needs of each individual, creating meaningful relationships with our students. We work to create an environment full of academic excellence, strong relationships with students, faculty and staff; and learning opportunities through clinical experiences, community service, scientific inquiry and research as well as campus involvement.
Traditional Pre-Health Pathway
Spotlight Stories
Pre-Health Professions Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
October 13 - October 16, 2025
Boca Raton Campus, Florida Atlantic University
Theme: Emergency Medicine
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Boca Raton Campus, Florida Atlantic University
Theme: Emergency Medicine
Alumna Spotlight: Sadelyn De Los Santos ‘15
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Sadelyn De Los Santos, B.S. ’15, MCMSc, PA-C, adored her time as an undergraduate at Florida Atlantic. Her incredible academic experience as a Biological Sciences student helped foster her love of learning and prepare her for future graduate studies and medical career.
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Alumnus Richard DiMarchi Honored for Pioneering Research in Obesity Drug Discovery
Richard DiMarchi, Ph.D., B.S. ’74, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The recognition celebrates his groundbreaking research which has paved the way for revolutionary drugs that have reshaped the landscape of obesity treatment on a global scale.
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News
World Cup Glory: Alumna Dulce María Segalés Gill Helps Paraguay Make History
Team Paraguay's head exercise physiologist, Dulce María Segalés Gill, M.S. '16, played a key role in helping the men's national football team achieve its historic performance this summer.
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Calling All Night Owls! Come View the Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Aug. 27
Head over to the Schmidt College of Science’s Observatory on Aug. 27 beginning at 9 p.m. to view a very deep – almost total! – partial lunar eclipse.
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King Tide Season Is Here. What They Reveal About Florida's Flooding Future
South Florida's king tide season begins this week, giving residents and communities a predictable chance to see how high tides interact with streets, stormwater systems and other infrastructure.
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FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation
Florida Atlantic University has been awarded a $957,200 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Projects grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop a national framework that will help...
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Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for FAU Research Study
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are seeking breast cancer survivors to participate...
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Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
Florida Atlantic University researchers have revealed the hidden architecture inside shark spines, uncovering how these ancient predators evolved skeletons uniquely adapted for speed and agility.
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