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
From Alumnus to Icon: JC Santana Returns to Inspire the Class of 2026
Juan Carlos “JC” Santana, B.S. ’93, M.Ed. ’94, a trailblazing figure in functional fitness, inspired graduates as the featured commencement speaker for the Schmidt College of Science ceremonies on May 8.
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FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer’s Share Disease Metabolic Pathways
A review from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, published in the journal Cells, examines the growing biological links between obesity and AD, highlighting how disruptions in metabolism...
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College of Science Students Earn Top Honors at 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Florida Atlantic’s next generation of scientists and innovators took center stage at the 16th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 3.
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FAU Study Reveals How Camels ‘Beat the Heat’ at the Cellular Level
Researchers examined how temperature changes affect gene activity, comparing humans with one-humped camels, a species known for thriving in extreme heat.
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FAU Study Uncovers Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Analyzing 222 miles of Florida’s major roads, FAU researchers uncover why the U.S. has struggled to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, which have risen 68% since 2000.
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FAU ECOS Faculty, Student Ventures Shine at 18th Annual Business Pitch Competition
Afferent Marine captured the top spot in the competition's new Ocean Blue Economy track for its pioneering work on a shark deterrent device aimed at reducing bycatch, and FungiFlow was the runner-up in the same track for...
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