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This past December, the Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and staff gathered for a memorable evening filled with warmth, joy, and camaraderie to celebrate the holiday season. Mark your calendars for another festive evening of shared celebrations and meaningful connections on December 6, 2024! | |
+ Palm Beach Medical Society
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Congratulations to Dr. Adam Wyatt, Associate Professor of Social Medicine and Director, Office of Program Evaluation and Assessment, for being recognized for completing the Association of College and University Educator’s (ACUE) course and earning a nationally recognized certificate in effective teaching practices.
Florida Atlantic University has partnered with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) to offer faculty members the opportunity to participate in ACUE's micro credential offerings in effective online teaching practices. Faculty who completed all four micro credentials earned a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Instruction, the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).
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Dr. Adam Wyatt received a $7,000 grant from the Society of Directors of Research in Medical Education for his project at the intersection of data visualization (DV) and competency-based education models (CBME). The initiative addresses the growing importance of data science in medical education, particularly in tracking student progress within non-standardized curricula. Wyatt aims to offer practical insights by exploring the convergence of DV and CBME literature, demonstrating the application of interdisciplinary knowledge in enhancing medical education. | |
+ Medical Student Highlights
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2024 Knoop Family Medical Student Winter Games! | |
Perfect weather on a Saturday at the Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine. It was a day filled with fun, good food, laughter and the most amazing medical students! Events like these not only provide a well-deserved break from the rigors of academia but also strengthen the bonds that make our community truly special. | | |
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Congratulations to Rohit Merugu, M3, for his successful CPC Grand Rounds case presentation!
With moderator Dr. Jennifer Caceres, alongside multi-specialty panelists, Dr. Larry Bush (Infectious Diseases), Dr. Michele Retrouvey (Radiology), and Dr. Caroline Elliott (Pathology), Rohit presented the case to his fellow medical students in an interactive presentation, and successfully identified the illness in his patient.
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On December 18, 2023, members of the Schmidt College of Medicine Pediatric Interest group delivered toys for children of all ages to the Florida Department of Health-PBC.
Without that contribution, the Volunteer Services Program would be unable to provide gifts to all the parents in need that seek services at the Delray Beach Health Center.
Thanks to all the students, faculty and staff that made the toy drive a success!
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Our medical students attended UCF's 6th Annual Regional Conference. M2s Esin Bulut, Soojung Choi, Goodness Okwaraji, Shannon Gallup, and Aidan Snell presented posters with the theme "Through the Eyes of a Patient: Lessons in Humanistic Care."
Sara Burgoa, also an M2, represented the Florida Atlantic Student-Led Free Clinic Initiative at the Florida Clinics panel, aiming to unite medical students in Florida to discuss student-run free clinics and community-engagement programs. The event featured keynote speeches, panel talks, workshops, and more, providing valuable learning and growth opportunities for all attendees.
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The Florida Atlantic University Psychiatry Residency is proud to announce that PGY4 residents, Dr. Anh-Vu Nguyen and Dr. Christian Maxwell have successfully matched into fellowship programs for the coming year. | |
Celebrating some of our medical students as they successfully completed their first hospital experience at Bethesda Hospital! The day was marked by excitement, anticipation, and exploration of hospital medicine guided by our dedicated Internal Medicine residents. It was a valuable opportunity for our aspiring doctors to gain an in-depth understanding of the challenges and rewards that come with caring for patients in a hospital setting. | | |
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A special meeting was held to discuss the inaugural Amyloid-related Diseases Summit, an integral part of The FairfaxWood Health Innovation Technology Initiative.
Scheduled for April 2024, the summit aims to assemble leading experts in Amyloid Research for presentations and collaborative round table discussions. Dr. Michael R. Dobbs, FairfaxWood Chair of Clinical Neuroscience, led the planning meeting, attended by Florida Atlantic scientists specializing in amyloid research. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting initiative!
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Join the Director of Admissions at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine for a virtual chat on all things admissions. This is a laid-back session—no MCAT scores, transcripts, or resumes required. Everyone's invited, whether you're a prospective applicant, parent, or academic advisor. Topics include overall admissions requirements, an application process overview, and a Q&A session.
Don't miss out on this chance to get your questions answered. Register today!
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+ MS Biomedical Science Alumni Highlights
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Congratulations to Master of Biomedical Science graduate, Heather Wyman, for her acceptance into the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Montana for Fall 2024! | |
+ Around Florida Atlantic
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WHOSE KNOWLEDGE IS OF MOST WORTH?
An Interdisciplinary Faculty Debate
The Empirical Sciences and Mathematics, the Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, or the Arts and Humanities – which academic discipline is of most value, and who gets to decide? Don’t miss this special “Breezeway Dialogue” event as faculty from across Florida Atlantic debate whose knowledge should be prioritized for today’s classrooms and preserved for future generations.
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2024 Family Mental Health & Wellness Festival
The SNBI community team will be hosting a table at the West Palm Beach Mental Health Coalition's Mental health and Wellness Resource Festival.
This event will take place on Saturday February 3rd from 10 am to 2 pm on the Keiser University Flagship Campus.
The event will include activities, giveaways, and workshops and is both free and open to the public
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The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival on Feb. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gardens North County District Park (5101 117 Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL).
The PBN Chamber team is asking for 20-30 volunteers for the merchandise tent to cover the whole weekend and could use some help (about 10 per area) in the volunteer headquarters and their “ArtiKids zone.” Register to Volunteer!
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