August Message from the College of Medicine

Upcoming Events

September 9-11, 2016

American College of Physicians (ACP) Florida Chapter

Annual Scientific Meeting

More info here.

September 13, 2016

FAU Neuroscience Seminar Series Kickoff Event

More info here.

Affiliate Faculty Recognized as

Top Doctors

Congratulations to our Affiliate Faculty who have been recognized as Top Doctors in South Florida by the Boca Raton Observer. These skilled practitioners are valued members of our community who provide excellent patient care while training the next generation of physicians. The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University extends congratulations and thanks to all of you for what you do. We are happy to serve as your academic home and to have you as a part of our faculty. See the full list here.

Students Volunteer at Back-to-School Health Fair

Third- and fourth-year medical students volunteered at the annual Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Back to School Health Fair on August 13. The students assisted with obtaining histories, did physicals with our supervision, completed documentation, provided translation services and myriad other functions to ensure that patients were seen efficiently and safely. About 11 of the fourth years plan to continue on to pediatrics.

Class of 2020 Welcomed at BRRH

T he Class of 2020 was welcomed and received orientation by the staff at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH) on Friday, August 12. The students will attend several clinical experiences and clerkships at BRRH for the next four years while attending FAU College of Medicine.

White Coat Ceremony

The newest class of medical students received their white coats at the White Coat Ceremony on August 5th. Click here to see more photos from the event.

5 Ways Supervisors Can Promote Research Integrity

Principal investigators and other research supervisors play an important role in establishing a culture that promotes research integrity. Within this culture, young researchers learn valuable lifetime skills that advance science while embracing responsible research. Office of Research Integrity's new infographic provides five ways for supervisors to promote integrity. Are there other ways? Let us know by posting a comment on the ORI blog.

Pulse Newsletter

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Honors & Awards

Study Published in Clinical & Experimental Immunology

Congratulations to College of Medicin e student, Rishabh Jethanandani, whose article, entitled "Biomechanical Consequences of Anterior Femoral Notching in Cruciate-Retaining vs. Posterior-Stabilized Total Knee Arthroplasty," was just published in the American Journal of Orthopedics . Read the manuscript here .

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