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
‘Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida’s Coral Reefs’
Hear from a panel of leading scientists and conservationists who will discuss ways to better understand, treat and restore these fragile ecosystems on Feb. 25. Register today for this free event!
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Faculty Spotlight: Ashley Artese, Ph.D., Advances Cancer Survivorship Research
ESHP Assistant Professor Ashley Artese, Ph.D., is exploring how a combined aerobic exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation program could improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.
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Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon
Sixty students competed in the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon, racing to develop innovative solutions for extending human health span over an intense three-day challenge.
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FAU Researcher Leads Pioneering NSF-Funded Study to Boost Coastal Resilience in South Florida
Assistant professor Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D., is overseeing the Social-Ecological Landscape Working Group as part of a $6.375 million renewal from the National Science Foundation for the Florida Coastal Everglades Long...
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Last Call! Sign Up for the 2026 Biotech Hackathon
The Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology will host the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon from Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Don't delay, register today!
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’Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ’Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology’
Hear from leading experts on how biotechnology is shaping the future of health on Jan 29. Register today for this free event!
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