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Florida Atlantic University Launches FAU Medicine Primary Care
Florida Atlantic University proudly announces the launch of
FAU Medicine Primary Care, where University physicians deliver personalized Primary Care. Located just minutes from campus
, FAU Medicine is a university-operated facility where FAU College of Medicine's experienced physicians combine the latest innovations in adult primary care medicine with a personalized, patient centered approach.
FAU Medicine provides care for the most commonly needed health services in a state-of-the-art medical facility:
- Preventive care and wellness
- Routine check ups
- Management of acute and chronic health problems
- Nutrition counseling
- Medical and laboratory tests
- Geriatric care
As an academic center, FAU Medicine offers opportunities to participate in clinical trials and to engage in the latest research studies.
Click
here to visit the FAU Medicine website.
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FAU Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Schmidt Family Foundation's Gift and Dedicates new Spaces in Honor of Gifts from Lisa & Michael Kaufman and Dr. Charlie Hennekens
On December 6, 2018, the Schmidt College of Medicine hosted a special dedication ceremony and reception to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Schmidt Family Foundation gift and to honor benefactors
Barbara and Richard Schmidt
, along with philanthropists
Lisa and Michael Kaufman
, and
Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr. Ph.H.
, the first Sir Richard Doll Professor and senior academic advisor, for their recent gifts to the college.
"Today we celebrate the 20-year anniversary of this transformational gift and pay tribute to Barbara and Dick Schmidt and the Schmidt Family Foundation," said Phillip M. Boiselle, M.D., dean of FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine. "Their decades of generous and thoughtful commitment to the success of our college has inspired many others throughout our community. We are very grateful to Lisa and Mike Kaufman and Charlie Hennekens for continuing this tradition of philanthropy with their generous gifts that will benefit our students, faculty, staff, and community for years to come."
The Kaufman's gift of $250,000 names the "Lisa and Michael Kaufman College of Medicine Lounge," located on the first floor of the medical school's main building. The space provides the college with an engaging environment that will foster collaboration and community building.
The Hennekens' gift of $200,000 names the "Hennekens Library and Technology Hub in Honor of Sarah K. Wood, M.D." This state-of-the-art center provides medical students with an innovative library and technology resource to succeed as future doctors. Dr. Hennekens served as a mentor to Dr. Wood, senior associate dean for medical education.
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Congratulations to second-year Internal Medicine resident,
Hector Gonzalez, M.D.
, who won the Outstanding Poster award at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) annual conference in October. Dr. Gonzalez is interested in pursuing gastroenterology as a specialty. He currently provides clinical skills teaching at the FAU simulation center as part of the Foundations of Medicine Curriculum with
Lisa Martinez, M.D.
, associate professor of Medicine. "Patient-centered care involving compassion and empathy are essential tools in providing the upmost quality of healthcare. My interest in research allows me to provide up to date information in hopes of improving diagnosis of illnesses, and future treatment modalities," Dr. Gonzalez said.
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Dr. Galvin Featured in Discover and Boca Magazines
James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., professor of Integrated Medical Science
, was featured in the December issue of Discover Magazine and the January issue of Boca Magazine. The article in Discover Magazine entitled, "Alzheimer's Under Attack: Lifestyle Plans That Improve Brain Health," discusses research focusing on customized lifestyle changes to fight Alzheimer's disease. The Boca Magazine article, "Preventing Brain Drain," highlights Dr. Galvin's Dementia Prevention Program, which evaluates risk through a battery of medical and cognitive tests, in addition to psychological and lifestyle assessments.
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Researcher Highlight: Henriette van Praag, Ph.D.
This month, the college interviewed
Henriette van Praag, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical science at the Schmidt College of Medicine and an investigator in the FAU Brain Institute. Her research laboratory is located on the MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
Dr. van Praag has always been interested in the medical sciences. "I studied psychology as an undergraduate and most of my classmates wanted to become therapists but I didn't feel suited for that," she explained. Her interest in psychology led to the pursuit of a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Tel-Aviv University in Israel.
Dr. van Praag's research focuses on the brain and behavior. She examines plasticity in the brain and aims to understand the effects of exercise on memory function and behavior across the lifespan. The van Praag laboratory studies exercise-induced elaboration and function of new neurons in the hippocampus, an area essential for learning and memory. The lab examines how new neurons are generated, their function, and relevance for learning and memory. Dr. van Praag is also interested in finding out how new neurons connect to different parts of the brain and if peripheral factors (ex: myokines derived from muscle) in the body contribute to brain function.
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College of Medicine Recognized for its Representation of Liberal Arts Majors
The Schmidt College of Medicine was ranked as one of the 13 best medical school institutions where humanities and social sciences majors were best represented, according to U.S. News & World Report. 22 percent of incoming medical students majored in humanities or social sciences in the fall of 2017.
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Congratulations to Biomedical Science student, Geeta Iyer, who was accepted to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine for the fall 2019 school year. During her time at FAU, Geeta served as a Teaching Assistant for health science microbiology labs, which allowed her to educate and mentor students through their scientific endeavors. She was also a member of the Biomedical Science Club. The advice that Geeta has for fellow students beginning the application process for medical and other health professional school programs is as follows: "First, I want to emphasize that you should be yourself. I also recommend keeping an open mind about the schools you are applying to, and not to have your heart set on a specific school. You may be surprised at which schools will ask you to interview with them, so give them all a fair chance. Lastly, do not lose hope! The application process can be quite stressful, but always maintain your motivation to achieve your goals."
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FAU and Coral Springs Fire Department Host Trauma Day
FAU medical students
and the Coral Springs Fire Department hosted Trauma Day on Friday, January 18.
Local area high school students learned about triage management, EMS equipment and management, clinical skills regarding the care of trauma victims, and techniques to arrest life-threatening bleeding.
The highlight of the event was a mock crisis and rescue scenario.
Trauma Day is a program offered as part of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program (HCOP) through the College of Medicine's Office for Diversity and Inclusion. HCOP provides underserved middle and high school students who aspire to become physicians or other health-related professionals with hands-on activities and programs to help them reach their goals.
WPTV News Channel 5 covered Trauma Day on the evening news. Click here to watch the segment.
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Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Featured in Florida Trend Magazine
The first university-sponsored fellowship was featured in the January 2019 issue of Florida Trend magazine. The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship accepted the first two fellows in July. The fellows will conduct their rotations in the cardiac intensive care unit, and other cardiac care units, located at Tenet HealthCare's Delray Medical Center. They will train in stenting, aneurysm repair, and other care. Lee Learman, M.D., senior associate dean for Graduate Medical Education stated, "Our first fellowship at Florida Atlantic University is the continuation of our commitment to train and retain highly skilled physicians in this region as well as in Florida."
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Born To Run: Just Not On Cocaine
A new study, led by Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., executive director of FAU's Brain Institute, and professor of Biomedical Science, discovered a surprising response to cocaine in genetically engineered mice.
The study was published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.
The mutant mice, known as DATVal559, are named for their expression of a rare human genetic variant (Val559) that alters the function of the dopamine transporter (DAT). DAT proteins are responsible for limiting the signaling of dopamine in the brain by sweeping the neurotransmitter away from synapses.
Through a combination of genetic, biochemical and behavioral studies, the researchers found that a critical change that blocks cocaine's stimulant effects in the DATVal559 mice. That change involves the mood molecule serotonin and not dopamine.
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How Do You Measure a Year?
How Do You Measure a Year?, an article written by
Dawn Sherling, M.D.,
associate professor of Medicine, was featured on Closler.org, a Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence initiative. Closler is a learning community focused on sharing thoughtful clinical stories and perspectives to stimulate the provision of exceptional care to every patient. In her article, Dr. Sherling encourages fellow physicians to consider the amount of time that they spend building connections, and fostering relationships with their patients. "How do we measure a year in medicine? Maybe it's time to re-evaluate that. I'd like to measure mine in patient laughter, hugs, and lives that were made just a little bit better. Others may choose to measure my year differently, but I will instead remember what's important to me and my patients," Dr. Sherling said.
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AAMC News Highlights College of Medicine Geriatrics Program
The Schmidt College of Medicine Geriatrics program was highlighted in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) News. The article entitled, "Not the Same Old, Same Old," articulates the importance of teaching geriatric medicine in medical schools and notes that the college incorporates geriatrics education into the four year curriculum, including aging sensitivity training during year one. "The principles of geriatric medicine are just good medicine," said
Mandi Sehgal, M.D.
, associate professor of Geriatrics.
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Pediatric Interest Group Attends AAP National Conference
Members of the Pediatric Interest Group attended the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) national conference and exhibition in November. More than 15,000 pediatric health care professionals attended the conference, sharing their passion for children's health. The conference offered an opportunity for students to learn, network, and represent the College of Medicine at a national level. Students participated in several of the sessions and presented a research poster during the different sessions.
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Do You See? The Power of Pictures
Elizabeth Gundersen, M.D.,
assistant professor of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, wrote an article entitled, "Do You See? The Power of Pictures," which was featured on Closler.org. Dr. Gundersen describes the thoughts and emotions invoked while viewing personal photos of her palliative care patients. "Each picture provides eloquent testimony that the person in the bed is loved, cherished, and important. They feel reassured that the medical team recognizes their uniqueness and is not simply rubber-stamping them as hopeless cases," Dr. Gundersen said.
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Advanced Teaching Skills Course at Harvard Medical School
Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School co-directors, Helen M. Shields, M.D., Thomas DeLong, Ph.D., and Jeffrey M. Drazen, M.D. will host Advanced Teaching Skills, a Harvard Medical School CME Course at the Hilton Back Bay Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts June 7-8, 2019. This innovative course is aimed at medical teachers who wish to learn new techniques to improve learners' engagement and retention. The course will provide in depth exposure to the Case Method using the Question, Listen and Respond Method of Teaching. Click
here for the course brochure.
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Distinguished Lecturer Series
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Office for Diversity and Inclusion Annual Open House
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Research and Scholarship Day
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