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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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Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls
August 08, 2024
A study by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schmidt College of Medicine researchers is among the first to examine the link between alcohol use and brain bleeds in 3,128 older adults who sustained a head trauma from a fall.
Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well
August 01, 2024
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schmidt College of Medicine researchers alert health care providers that uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most common, serious and increasing conditions in their patients.
Dr. Kantorow's Research Team
July 08, 2024
As the summer sun blazes down on Florida, it’s crucial to understand the risks of UV light exposure to our eyes and how to protect our vision.
Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners
June 25, 2024
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.
U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
June 04, 2024
A study by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Schmidt College of Medicine shows that drug-involved infant deaths in the U.S. more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%).
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
May 17, 2024
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.
Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
May 13, 2024
Researchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.
60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug
May 07, 2024
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees
May 06, 2024
51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
April 26, 2024
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431