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SCHMIDT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE + FAU HEALTH
students + research + graduate medical education + clinical practice
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This holiday season, The Schmidt College of Medicine is partnering up with Spirit of Giving to provide holiday gifts to the thousands of in-need children in our community.
Participants can donate by either bringing unwrapped children’s gift to our collection boxes, shopping off the Spirit Of Giving Amazon Wish List and/or taking a tag from the collection box where more detailed information about gift recipient and gift wishes are listed.
Please drop off unwrapped toys in the collection boxes located in the College of Medicine lobby, FAU Medicine Primary Care and Resident Lounge at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
More Information on Toy Drive
Spirit of Giving Amazon Wish List
Gift Drop off Deadline is December 1, 2023.
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+ Faculty and Staff Highlights
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AAMC Learn Serve Lead Conference 2023 | |
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Our faculty, staff and students were thrilled to attend the AAMC Learn Serve Lead Conference 2023 in Seattle, Washington! It's was an absolute joy to be amidst nation's exceptional faculty, staff and students, united to propel healthcare and medical education forward. This conference is a testament to our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. Dr. Jennifer Caceras, now part of the AAMC National Committee on Student Affairs (COSA), and Mr. Doug Stupec, joining the AAMC National Committee on Student Financial Assistance (COSFA), embark on their transformative journeys at the conference.
Jordan Jones, M2 represented his Medical Education Scholarship Research and Evaluation (MESRE) team with the poster presentation. Miguel Castro, M3 shared his insightful poster presentation on "Increasing Pathways to Medical School for Underrepresented Students."
Take a look at the highlights from the conference!
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+ Medical Student Highlights
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In the beating heart of Boca Raton, a group of passionate medical students and visionary leaders—Sara Burgoa, Shannon Gallup, Madison Goon, and Samantha Hicks—from Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, are championing an initiative that promises to transform our community. Their mission is clear: to foster local growth and well-being by combining the power of teamwork, fresh produce, and educational programs. Read More | | |
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Our medical students had an incredible time at the College Night thanks to the partnership between Boca Raton Museum of Art and FAU College of Medicine!
They explored exhibitions, got hands-on art activities, and enjoyed engaging talks. Eva Corrada, M1 and Leah Leidy, M1 had an opportunity to chat with Associate Curator Kelli Bodle about holography and drawing in Matthew Schreiber's exhibit. Artist Sri Prabha also shared insights on his exhibit, blending Vedic philosophy and science.
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Congratulations to Akshay Tangutur, first year medical student at the Schmidt College of Medicine!
Akshay recently participated at the South Florida Chapter of the American College of Surgeons 2023 Annual Meeting & Resident Competition, where he presented and received an award for best Oral Presentation.
Akshay also had presentations at two prestigious national conferences in 2023:
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The Pediatric Interest Group and AMSA hosted a blood drive on October 31, 2023 that resulted in 35 units of blood. Each donation can save up to 3 lives so that means 105 patients could benefit from the lifesaving efforts of blood donors from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Thank you to everyone who donated. Go Owls!
See the Honor Roll
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+ Diabetes Awareness Month
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On November 14, World Diabetes Day, Dr. Shonte Fraser-Damas, a board-certified family medicine physician at FAU Medicine, shared her advice and support for everyone living with diabetes. | |
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Check out the incredible achievements of Healthcare Careers Opportunity Pathway (HCOP) student leaders as they showcased their research at four prestigious national conferences!
We’re proud to highlight the outstanding work presented by Zeynep, Miguel, Sarinya, Lama, and Ishan.
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2023 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Health Workforce Research Conference, Washington, D.C., May 3 – 5, 2023. Presenter: Zeynep Elshaer represented the five leaders.
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2023 Association of STEMM Pathway and Bridge Programs (ASPBP) Annual Conference, virtual, October 4 – 5, 2023. Presenter: Miguel Castro represented the five leaders.
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2023 Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual Conference, Fort Lauderdale, October 17 – 19, 2023. Presenter: Miguel Castro represented the five leaders.
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Learn Serve Lead 2023: The AAMC Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, November 3 – 7, 2023. Presenter: Miguel Castro represented the five leaders.
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This research was conducted under our COM Outreach IRB, with Alicia Roots as the Principal Investigator, while Dr. Lea Sacca provided invaluable mentorship to our talented students. In the 2022-23 academic year, 673 students from the School District of Palm Beach County (6th – 12th grade) engaged in multiple HCOP activity sessions led by our dedicated HCOP Student Leaders. These sessions were supported by medical student volunteers and amounted to 2,150 hours of direct support for these students through HCOP.
At FAU College of Medicine, our commitment to nurturing our community's youth is unwavering. Our staff, medical students, and faculty collaborate to provide hands-on, enriching activities aligned with public school standards. These activities aim to boost confidence, enhance professional skills, and offer insights into the path toward higher education.
Let's celebrate the impactful contributions of our HCOP student leaders and continue supporting our youth in their journey toward success! Zeynep, Miguel, Sarinya, Lama, and Ishan, your dedication inspires us.
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We're proud to share that Dr. Lislie Gonzales, our Geriatrics Medicine Fellow, presented a remarkable Quality Improvement (QI) project at the Post-Acute Long-Term Care Conference in Orlando. | | |
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Our 4th year Psychiatry Residents, Dr. David Beaman, Dr. Christian Maxwell, and Dr. Michael Torres, recently attended the Florida Psychiatric Society Fall Meeting. Dr. Maxwell received a well-deserved recognition for completing the Leadership Experience for Chief Residents program in Psychiatry. | |
+ MS Biomedical Science Alumni Highlights
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Masters of Biomedical Science Alumni, Amra Karjasevic, was recently accepted into PA school at Drexel University!
“Sending all my thanks to the grad program and all my professors for making my time at FAU a great learning experience!" Amra Karjasevic
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Congratulations to Master of Biomedical Science Alumni, Rachel Prado, for getting accepted into the Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy at Nova Southeastern University!
“I am very grateful for having completed the Biomedical graduate program as many of the skills and knowledge I acquired have been and will continue to be put to use in the program and beyond.” Rachel Prado
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Master of Biomedical Science Alumni, Sahar Miri, was recently accepted into the Doctor of Osteopathy program at Nova Southeastern University!
“I’m so thankful for this program and how it helped me achieve my goals”Sahar Miri
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Join our research study investigating brain signals to better understand chronic pain in individuals dealing with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias (#ADRD).
Our study, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Ilknur Elkes, Assistant Professor at Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and Co-Investigator Dr. Juyoung Park, Professor at Phyllis & Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, aims to accurately measure chronic pain by monitoring brain signals.
If you're 50+, living independently, diagnosed with ADRD, and experiencing mild to moderate chronic pain, we want to hear from you!
Participate and receive a $50 gift card for both you and your caregiver. Let's make a difference together!
Contact Dr. Fernanda Souza Andrade at fandrade@health.fau.edu or 561-419-5389.
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