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
Meet Visiting Fulbright Scholar Amina-Aicha Khennaoui, Ph.D.
This spring, the Schmidt College of Science hosted Amina-Aicha Khennaoui, Ph.D., a visiting Fulbright Scholar from Algeria, who specializes in applied mathematics and fractional dynamics.
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Dual-enrolled Math Student, Kyle Loh, Named 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Meet dual-enrolled junior at FAU High School and third-year College of Science student Kyle Loh, who aims to improve our understanding of modern computational tools through mathematics.
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Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts
As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it’s widely assumed that rising temperatures will push people to pack up and leave. But new research from Florida Atlantic University challenges that narrative, showing...
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Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
Florida Atlantic University researchers turned to X-ray microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). The technique generates detailed 3D reconstructions down to microscopic pores, which reveal internal skeletal features, including...
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College of Science Students, Faculty Among 2026 FAU Honors Convocation Awardees
Congratulations to four outstanding College of Science awardees who were recognized at this year's convocation: Donna Marion, Ph.D., Rindy Anderson, Ph.D., Siena Botzer-Gunter, and Macy Butler!
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Inaugural WLW-ECOS Expo Showcases Opportunities for FAU’s Future Environmental Leaders
Florida Atlantic University’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) brought more than 100 students and community members together for its inaugural WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Expo on April 7, at...
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