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FAU Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.
FAU Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during the commencement ceremony, which marked 10 years of conferring M.D. degrees.
FAU Soon-to-be-Physicians celebrating at Match Day 2024
During the special Match Day ceremony, FAU's soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.
FAU 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
Florida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
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Project  Enhances Teamwork Among Varied Health Professions
October 06, 2015
FAU and Boca Raton Regional Hospital have partnered on a unique project to eliminate barriers between healthcare disciplines and build crucial communication and teambuilding skills to support collaboration.
First Study on Hard-to-treat Depression in Older People
September 30, 2015
About half of older adults don't respond to first-line medication for depression. A new study shows that adding a second drug to treatment with an antidepressant medication alone helps many of these patients.
New Technology to Monitor Blood Disorder With a Smart Phone
September 22, 2015
A researcher has a unique way to monitor sickle cell disease using a smart phone, and will develop a portable smart sensor and a phone application for patients to analyze and store their blood test results.
FAU's Medical School to Work with foundation2recovery.org
September 09, 2015
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will work with foundation2recovery.org to combat the narcotic prescription drug epidemic using novel approaches for treatment, prevention and education programs.
Sobering Statistics on Physical Inactivity in the U.S.
September 02, 2015
Researchers have published a commentary in the American Journal of Medicine that stresses how lack of physical activity in Americans poses important clinical, public health and fiscal challenges for the nation.
Researcher Sheds Light on Bilingual Development in Children
August 17, 2015
A professor of psychology at FAU provides important information that should help clinicians as they assess bilingual children and advise their parents.
Neuroscientist Develops New, Rapid Dementia Screening  Tool
August 17, 2015
Determining whether or not an individual has dementia and to what degree is a long and laborious process that can take an experienced professional such as a clinician about four to five hours to administer.
Study Shows Lack of Meaning in Life Linked to Addiction
August 17, 2015
A commonly used treatment in addiction is the 12-step model developed in the 1930s. Yet, surprisingly, there is no clear understanding about how to nurture spirituality among people struggling with addictions.
FAU Celebrates Summer 2015 Commencement
August 07, 2015
Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 1,700 degrees on August 4 during three commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus.
New Medical Students to Receive First Doctor's White Coats
August 05, 2015
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will celebrate its fifth White Coat Ceremony as it officially welcomes the incoming class of 2015 on Friday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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