03/06/2026
FAU has received a $2.4M NIH grant to study how the neuronal immune receptor IL-1R1 shapes brain circuits, behavior, and social function, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Match Day 2026 - Celebrate with us Friday, March 20
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Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026 - Celebrating All MedOwls!
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2025 Commencement Ceremony
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Welcome to the Schmidt College of Medicine
The Schmidt College of Medicine is one of the fastest-growing medical schools in the nation, we are committed to advancing excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report, the Schmidt College of Medicine partners with more than 300 community organizations from Miami-Dade to Vero Beach, creating meaningful impact across South Florida.
Florida Atlantic Medical Group
Experienced Florida Atlantic physicians delivering personalized, patient-centered health care.
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FAU Amyloidosis Project
Bridging the gap between amyloid research and clinical practice. A FairfaxWood Health & Innovation Technology Initiative.
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Dementia Care Navigation
Addressing unmet needs of those affected by Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementia (ADRD).
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NEWS
02/05/2026
FAU researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
02/04/2026
FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
01/12/2026
A study by FAU researchers finds teens who are overweight, socially isolated, born outside the U.S., or with anxiety, depression or ADHD, face higher risk of bullying - as victims, perpetrators, or both.
EVENTS
No. 27 for "Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas"