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
Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can’t Escape Microplastic Pollution
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science examined sediment from 40 sites across eight ecological zones at Spruce Bluff Preserve, a 97-acre freshwater wetland along Florida’s...
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Record 13 Schmidt College of Science Graduates Begin Medical School at Florida Atlantic
Discover how 13 standout graduates from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science began their inspiring journeys into healthcare at the Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Making Memories in Michigan: Two Schmidt College of Science Undergraduates Share Their WLW-ECOS Summer Externship Experiences
Learn how seniors Ann Levarity and Stephanie Strazzi spent 10 unforgettable weeks at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researching and exploring the natural world.
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Stormy Weather? Experts Share Outlook on Remainder of 2026 Atlantic Storm Season
Hurricane experts, including the college’s Yijie Zhu, Ph.D., have revised their predictions and are anticipating a quieter Atlantic hurricane season due to persistent El Niño conditions.
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Meet FAU’s Distinguished First-Year Student of the Year Who’s Combining Coral Research and Campus Leadership
Domenico Guadalupe earned one of Florida Atlantic’s newest honors, and he's studying a particularly resilient blue coral species to help combat coral bleaching.
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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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