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February 2024

February is Heart Health Month! Keep your heart happy and healthy with 5 expert hacks from Dean Curtis Whitehair! ❤️

+ Faculty Recognition Awards

Heartfelt Honors ❤️

The Schmidt College of Medicine hosted Faculty Recognition Ceremony, an annual tradition since the inception of the medical school. This special event, held on February 6, 2024, welcomed affiliate faculty to campus to celebrate their pivotal contributions in teaching and mentoring medical students. Read More

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+ AOA Honor Medical Society

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+ We ❤️ Our Residents and Fellows

On February 23, national Thank a Resident Day, we extended a heartfelt thank you to all the residents and fellows at the Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University!

Their dedication, compassion, and tireless commitment to healthcare make an immense difference in our community every single day.

+ Med School Sweethearts ❤️

Samantha Caballero and Alexander Young, medical students who blossomed from friends to MedSchoolSweethearts, celebrated their two-year anniversary with an engagement at Kealia Beach in Kauai, Hawaii.

Planning to tie the knot in April before graduation, they aspire to couples match into General Surgery! Their shared passion extends beyond medicine as they enjoy adopting pets together, currently caring for cats, fish, and turtles.

+ The Heartbeat of Discovery: Faculty Research ❤️

Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice

Could Ultra-Processed Foods Be The New 'Silent' Killer?

+ Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Michelle Wilson, Class of 2021, Schmidt College of Medicine.

From Our Hearts to Yours ❤️

Dr. Wilson embodies the "she can do it all" spirit in family medicine, from delivering babies to offering palliative care, showcasing her dedication and compassion in medical field. As she reflects on her residency experience, Dr. Wilson encourages aspiring doctors to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. Check out her PSA on seeing your PCP she made at her residency program!

Dr. Wilson is a voice of influence for Black History Month, "Black physicians make up around 6% of the physician workforce and Black female physicians make up even a smaller percentage. I have the honor of taking care of patients that look like me and the ability to make them feel at home and comfortable with me as their Primary Care Physician is so amazing. We are necessary to providing access to healthcare to those who may have chosen to not see anyone because they prefer a physician that looks like them!"

+ FAU Day at the Capitol

Empowering Hearts, Advancing Medicine ❤️

Florida Atlantic's Day at the Capitol was a success thanks to President Stacy Volnick's exemplary leadership. Dean Curtis Whitehair would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to Representatives Peggy Gossett-Seidman and Chip LaMarca for their dedication to Florida Atlantic, your efforts continue to move us forward.

Sarvika Bommakanti (M4) and Arielle Sanghvi (M4) advocated for funding for the College of Medicine at FAU's Day at the Capitol. They had a wonderful time speaking to Senators and Representatives about their strong educational experiences in medical school.

+ MS Biomedical Science

From the Heart to Research ❤️ Congratulations to Master of Biomedical Science student, Oze Elimelech, for receiving an invitation to attend and present at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) conference in Seattle, Washington.

For his contributions in eye research, Oze received the National Eye Institute Travel Grant.

+ Upcoming Events

Our hearts are beating with excitement! ❤️

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+ Give from the Heart ❤️

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Join us in making a difference today by giving here: fauf.fau.edu/funds/medicine

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