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FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 students - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
FAU researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
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November 18, 2024
FAU researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
November 07, 2024
Protecting lung health is crucial as smoking, secondhand smoke, and vaping pose serious risks. Lung health expert Dr. Maria Mejia offers advice for prevention and respiratory wellness.
November 06, 2024
Dr. Kushinga Bvute’s journey from Harare, Zimbabwe, to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center reflects her dedication to compassionate care. Guided by resilience and a commitment to serve, she aims to heal both her patients...
November 01, 2024
For Dr. Kenan Ashouri and Dr. Annie Lopez-Ashouri, returning to Baptist Health - Bethesda Hospital is more than a career milestone; it’s a personal homecoming. As 2018 graduates of the Schmidt College of Medicine, they...
October 28, 2024
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
October 14, 2024
Follow Dr. Levonti Ohanisian's journey from FAU College of Medicine graduate to orthopaedic surgery resident, set to begin Stanford Medicine fellowship in 2025.
October 14, 2024
Explore Dr. Joshua Lovelace's journey from Schmidt College of Medicine graduate to owner of a successful dental practice in Nocatee, Florida, focusing on compassionate care.
October 07, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
September 26, 2024
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.
September 23, 2024
Discover how FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine empowers Florida's aging population to embrace health, vitality, and independence in the Sunshine State.