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MD Graduate receiving doctoral hooding from faculty members
51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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! 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 51³Ô¹ÏÍø - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Launches Emergency Medical Services Fellowship
July 16, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine launched it's sixth fellowship to strengthen emergency care through Boca Raton Regional Hospital - part of Baptist Health - and fire-rescue partnerships.
Hope for Brain Cancer: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded Grants for Glioblastoma Treatment
June 30, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults
June 18, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood  Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
June 06, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
'Eye' on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
June 04, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers and collaborators have developed a cost-effective, AI-powered system for diagnosing nystagmus - a condition causing involuntary eye movements - using smartphone videos and cloud-based analysis.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
May 30, 2025
A breakthrough by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
Class of 2015 Alumni participating in the Alumni Panel discussion with current 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schmidt College of Medicine
May 22, 2025
Alumni from the Class of 2015 returned for Reunion Weekend to share advice, stories, and career insights with current 51³Ô¹ÏÍøâ€”offering real-world guidance across specialties like Cardiology, OBGYN, and Emergency Medicine.
'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
May 13, 2025
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.
From Students to Physicians: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025
May 06, 2025
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during its commencement ceremony today at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.
Group of 2025 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and staff with Dr. Katie Patel's award, including Dr. Wood and Dr. Brickman who accepted the award on her behalf in front of her award poster with her picture.
April 16, 2025
Dr. Katie Patel, a member of Schmidt College of Medicine’s inaugural graduating class, has come full circle—from pioneering MedOwl to becoming an exemplary physician-educator and Distinguished Alumni honoree.
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