Nation’s Newest Physicians! | |
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“Class of 2023, you are among the best and the brightest in the nation and we truly admire your extraordinary accomplishments during your journey to become competent and humanistic physicians,” said Sarah K. Wood, M.D., vice dean for medical education, interim chair, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, and a professor of pediatrics, in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “You are well prepared for the many opportunities and challenges you will face during your medical careers, and we have great confidence in your resolve to make the world a better place.”
Sixty-four members of the class of 2023 are among the nation’s newest physicians. Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine held its ninth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium. Family, friends, faculty and other guests celebrated this long-anticipated day as graduates walked across the stage to be “hooded” – a symbolic rite of passage from one generation of physicians to the next – and to receive their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees.
With Florida expected to be short nearly 18,000 physicians by the year 2035, the event was welcoming news for the state’s public health. Last month, during Match Day, all 64 members of the class of 2023 matched for residency programs, which are required for physicians to become license-eligible (board certified). 🔗 Read More
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FACULTY, STAFF and STUDENT RECOGNITION | |
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The Palm Beach County Medical Society selected Dr. Adam Wyatt as the 2023 Heroes in Medicine Award Recipient in the Bruce Rendina Professional Hero category. Dr. Joanna Drowos and Dr. Mario Jacomino nominated Adam due to his long history of utilizing his knowledge to improve the health of local and national communities.
The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services Board of Directors and the 2023 Heroes in Medicine Awards Planning Committee selected Elisha Myers, MS3 and Dalina Lafitta, MS3 to receive the 2023 Heroes in Medicine Award Recipient in the College/Medical Student Hero category. Drs. Mario Jacomino and Lisa Martinez nominated the students for developing a new initiative at FAU-COM to create a student-run free clinic in conjunction with Caridad Center to increase the number of immigrants and low-income population receiving medical care.
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Great time at the Honor Your Doctor Luncheon! We’d like to thank the Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton for the funds they raised for student scholarships - and recognize Dr. Jaclyn A. Klimczak, our alumni speaker, and Zeynap Elshaer, M3 and student speaker.
We’d also like to congratulate Dr. Charles H. Hennekens and Dr. Julie Pilitsis who were honored at this luncheon.
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Dr. Jennifer Caceres has been serving as the Chair of AAMC Southern Group on Student Affairs, as well as serving on the AAMC National Group on Student Affairs Steering Committee. She was recently presented with an award of appreciation for her leadership and service to the SGSA. She will be transitioning into the role of Immediate Past-Chair. | |
Congratulations to the 2023 Service Award recipients, recognized for continuous years of service at FAU. Human Resources held their Annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony in the Friedberg Auditorium at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The Schmidt College of Medicine congratulates the faculty and staff being recognized for their continuous service of 5 to 20 years. Of special note are recognition of faculty and staff celebrating great milestone years of service, including Debra Bradley, Director of Building Operations and Professor Jang-Yen Wu, Ph.D. in the Department of Biomedical Science, both for 20 years of service. | |
FAU Honors 2023 Hall Of Fame Inductees And Distinguished Alumni | |
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The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their outstanding peers, with alumni from nine of FAU’s colleges honored for their career accomplishments. Brittany Bowe, B.S. ’10, a graduate of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, and Nicole Cummings, B.S. ’03, a graduate of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, also were introduced as the 2023 Hall of Fame inductees.
Schmidt College of Medicine alumna, Dr. Ovini Rodrigo, received the 2023 FAU Distinguished Alumni Award for the College of Medicine. Congratulations, we are so proud!
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An invention by a researcher in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue from injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct has received a new U.S. patent. 🔗 Read More
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A study explored suicide rate trends among 13 to 14 year olds from 1999 to 2018. Findings show rates more than doubled from 2008 to 2018 and suggest key roles of social media, school stress and firearms. 🔗 Read More
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'New Horizons In Alzheimer's Disease And Related Dementias' Awardees
In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at FAU, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program. 🔗 Read More
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Dr. Larry Toll has been named Researcher of the Year at the Professor Level at the FAU's 54th Annual Honors Convocation! Congratulations, Dr. Toll! | |
Dr. Bailey Pierce, FAU COM grad MD ’21 and a current 2nd year emergency medicine resident, won first place in the national American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM) Scientific Assembly research competition with her oral research presentation “Effect of factor Xa inhibitors on rates of intracranial hemorrhage and mortality in geriatric patients with blunt head trauma”. | |
Dr. Andrew Oleinikov was presented with a FAU “Innovator” license plate for successfully licensing his invention to industry at the third annual National Academy of Inventors Luncheon. Several other faculty members from the College of Medicine were also in attendance. | |
Dr. Joshua Disatham, Postdoctoral fellow in the Kantorow Lab, presented a talk entitled "HIF1a is a global regulator of lens fiber gene expression and differentiation" at the Biennial Meeting for the International Society for Eye Research. | |
College of Medicine Graduate Student Research Day was on April 14, 2023 which is an opportunity for PhD, MS, and other students to present their research to their colleagues, peers, and members of the FAU community. Graduate Student Research Day activities included poster presentations, awards, and lunch. Presentations showcased at the event were judged by faculty and awards were presented to poster presenters. | |
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1st place, Oliver Pelletier
PhD IB - Biomedical Science
PI Dr. Janet Robishaw
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2nd place, Allison Walsh
PhD IB - Neuroscience
Dr. Randy Blakely
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3rd place (tie)
Adedamola Adele - MS Biomedical Science thesis student, PI Dr. Marc Kantorow
Amy Makler - PhD IB- Biomedical Science, PI Dr. Waseem Asghar with co-advisor Dr. Massimo Caputi
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FAU Medical Post-Bacc Program | |
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Congratulations to the FAU Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program graduates for successfully completing FAU Medical Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment truly paid off, and we are incredibly proud of their remarkable achievements.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are thrilled to learn that 50% of them have already gained admission into medical school.
Fall 2022 Graduates:
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Ahmed Abdalla
Ashley Young
Calvin Nzerue
Daniel Gutierrez
Fabiola Torres
Germaine Peters
Jasmine Rodriguez
Julie McElree
Karthik Jasty
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Kerstin Castro
Kiera De Arellano
Melissa Garcia Gonzalez
Nada Eldawy
Norbert Rwamukunyu
Red Mitchell Abelgas
Shreya Krishnan
Sydney Sheppard
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Brainy Days "Brain Blitz" | | |
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“Brain Blitz”, held annually during Brainy Days in March, was again a hit at the Cox Science Center on Saturday, March 25. Over 30 scientists from FAU, MPFI and UF Scripps, as well as several students from FAU High, volunteered for the family-friendly event featuring 20 hands-on neuroscience activities for kids of all ages. Over 600 guests visited the museum during Brain Blitz. | |
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Florida Atlantic University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; FAU SeaTech; Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters; and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps beginning in June.
🔗 View 2023 Summer Camps at FAU
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