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MD Graduate receiving doctoral hooding from faculty members
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
They Matched! FAU Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
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., Named Senior Member of the NAI
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 Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
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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FAU Among $3.8M NIH Project Team to Develop New Malaria Drugs
July 20, 2026
FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year
July 09, 2026
FAU celebrates six faculty and staff members who were selected for the prestigious 2026-27 Fulbright awards, supporting teaching, research and global engagement in six countries worldwide.
Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Â̲èÖ±²¥'s Older Adults
June 08, 2026
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found striking melanoma disparities among older Floridians, with men dying at nearly twice the rate of women and non-Hispanic whites facing the highest burden.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
May 18, 2026
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.
FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History
May 12, 2026
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
Cross Country Healthcare, FAU Release 2026 State of Nursing Report
May 05, 2026
A national survey of 2,000 nurses shows rising strain since 2022 - burnout, pay concerns and staffing shortages up sharply - despite strong purpose and growing calls for flexibility, security and support.
HHS Regional Director Visits FAU to Witness Health Impact in Action
April 23, 2026
FAU hosted HHS regional director and alumna Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., to its Boca Raton campus for a visit highlighting workforce training, research and community health initiatives.
FAU Seeks Older Adults for Alzheimer's Disease Brain Imaging Study
April 17, 2026
A new FAU study is using advanced MRI to track brain energy changes, aiming to identify a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease progression and response to potential treatments in older adults.
They Matched! FAU Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
March 20, 2026
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., Named Senior Member of the NAI
March 19, 2026
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.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University
777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431