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March 2024

Florida Atlantic Celebrates 10 Years Of ‘Match Day’

It was a “perfect 10” for Florida Atlantic University’s  Schmidt College of Medicine as they celebrated 10 years of “Match Day” with the class of 2024. During the special ceremony, soon-to-be-physicians matched for residency placement in post-graduate training programs. “You are stepping into a legacy of medical excellence, bearing the torch of innovation and compassion that defines the Schmidt College of Medicine,” said Curtis L. Whitehair, M.D., interim dean, Schmidt College of Medicine. Read More

View Photos From the Ceremony

+ Graduate Medical Education

We extend a warm welcome to our newest residents in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, and Neurology. Your journey leading up to this moment has been nothing short of remarkable, and we are thrilled to have you join our team. Here's to the beginning of a rewarding and impactful residency experience for each of you!

Disaster Day Simulation

On March 5th, Emergency Medicine residents engaged in a disaster day simulation involving a mock car bombing and simulated shooting incident. Approximately 50 standardized patients assumed the roles of victims in these distressing scenarios, requiring the residents to navigate the ensuing chaos and administer treatment. This training offers valuable hands-on experience in disaster response, allowing residents to practice how to manage a crisis. By exposing themselves to these simulated situations, residents prepare for potential occurrences in their medical careers, using their skills taught throughout residency to triage and prioritize care for the most critically injured patients. While they hope never to face such events, they train diligently to equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively care for the community should the need arise.

Media Coverage from the Disaster Day

FAU Emergency Medicine Resident Physicians Train for Disasters

Telemundo

FAU’s College of Medicine Trains for Mass Disasters Through Real-World Simulations

CBS12

Resident Physicians at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Medicine Take Part in Mock Drills

WPBF

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine Hosts ‘Disaster Day 2024:’ Preparing for Mass Casualties

Breaking News Network

+ Medical Student Research & Scholarship Day

Congratulations to all of the medical students that presented at the Schmidt College of Medicine’s Medical Student Research & Scholarship Day! It was incredible to see all the engagement across faculty, staff, and students focused on research! Special thank you to the 45+ judges! We are grateful for your ongoing support of the medical students.

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POSTER WINNERS

RESEARCH

1. Julianne Baker, MS2

The Effect of Substance Use on Intracranial Hemorrhage, Admission, and Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Head Trauma

Mentor: Dr. Scott Alter

1. Lindsay Bean, MS2

The evolution of surgical technique in spinal cord stimulation: A Scoping Review

Mentor: Dr. Julie Pilitsis

2. David Montoya, MS2

A Look at Access to Psychiatric Care in Florida for Older Adults

Mentor: Dr. Joseph G. Ouslander

3. Madison Tharp, MS2

Blush or No Blush? Exploring Contrast Extravasation in Propensity Score Matched Patients with Pelvic Fracture

Mentors: Dr. Alexander Fokin & Dr. Ivan Puente

CLINICAL VIGNETTE

1. Karishma Lukose, MS2

Dyspnea Misdiagnosed for 9 Years

Mentor: Dr. Mary Labanowski

2. Camryn Marshall, MS3

Parapharyngeal Space Metastasis of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Mentor: Dr. David Bimston

3. Aslyn Mattson, MS1

Surgical Management of Carotid Stump Syndrome

Mentor: Dr. W. Anthony Lee

ORAL WINNERS

CLINICAL VIGNETTE

Kishan Desai, MS3

Compartment Syndrome Resulting From Improper Intraosseous Cannulation: A Case Report

Mentor: Dr. Robert Borrego

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Phoebe Gallagher, MS2

Unplanned Intensive Care Unit Admissions in Trauma Patients

Mentors: Dr. Alexander Fokin & Dr. Ivan Puente

LAB-BASED RESEARCH

Preet Kumar, MS2

The Cyclin-G Associated Kinase (GAK) Is a Critical Dependency for Cell-Cycle Progression in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Associated with Deregulation of the Retinoblastoma Tumor Suppressor

Mentor: Dr. Jonathan Schatz

+ Wellness Wednesday

National Nutrition Month with Dawn Harris Sherling, M.D. 

It is time to say “Yes!” to better food choices with 5 simple tips from Dr. Sherling!

+ Department of Research

Choosing Over The Counter Drugs For Covid 19? It’s Complicated

Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH, senior author

Study Shows Social Factors of Low U.S. Breast Cancer Screening

Lea Sacca, Ph.D., senior author

View 2024 Research Publications

+ Appreciation Station

We appreciate all our faculty, staff, and students! You make the Schmidt College of Medicine a vibrant place to work, study, and learn!

Thank you Dean Curtis Whitehair for extending kind words of appreciation!

+ Upcoming Events

You Are Invited! Commencement Ceremony

Monday, May 6, 2024, 10 a.m.

Keynote Speaker Nicolas Heft, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician

Space Medicine Fellow

Class of 2019 Alumnus

Save the Date! Join us for a special "Ask Me Anything" session on our Instagram on April 10th, where you can submit all of your curious questions about Space Medicine for Dr. Heft to answer.

On May 3rd, our journey will continue with Dr. Nicolas Heft's fascinating lecture titled "One Small Step" about his work in Space Medicine.

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