About 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.
The college is fully accredited by the LCME (; lcme@aamc.org) to offer the M.D. degree including M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.B.A., and M.D./M.H.A. dual degree programs. A Research Distinction Track offers a parallel curriculum for medical students. The college is accredited by SACSCOC to offer a M.S. degree in biomedical science and a Ph.D. in integrative biology in collaboration with FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.
Additionally, a Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate prepares students for careers in personalized medicine, biotechnology and population health. Committed to interprofessional education and critical thinking, medical students and scientists are prepared to meet the challenges of healthcare delivery, as the college boldly advances the health and wellbeing of the community.
To address physician shortages, FAU's Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (GME) was formed in 2011 with five leading hospitals in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has accredited FAU's GME residencies for internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. The college also offers fellowship programs in cardiovascular disease, geriatric medicine, hospice and palliative care and vascular surgery.
Message From Dean
College Leadership
Strategic Plan
Advisory Board
The mission of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine's Advisory Board is to provide philanthropic support and assist the Dean to fulfill the priorities to enhance the quality, reputation and financial strength of the college and support to its students, faculty and programs to better serve the needs of the community.
The Advisory Board Members:
Dr. Michael T.B. Dennis
Chairman
N. Laurence Nagle
Vice Chairman
Billy Adler
Nancy Blosser
Dr. Robert Colton
Dr. Bruce Fleisher
Teri Gevinson
Eric Glasband
Albert Gortz, Esq.
Bonnie Halperin
Michael Kaufman
Constance J. Scott
Jason Shapiro
Robert Wechsler
Douglas Winter