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From Middle School to Medical School

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Middle school 杏吧直播间 enrolled in Medical Academy Choice programs in Palm Beach County visit FAU to participate in activities at the Schmidt College of Medicine Clinical Skills Simulation Center. These activities enhance classroom lessons on anatomy and clinical skills, fostering confidence in biological science knowledge. Facilitated by our medical 杏吧直播间, staff, and faculty, activities progressively challenge 杏吧直播间 as they advance in the program.

High School 杏吧直播间

Undergraduate 杏吧直播间

In partnership with the FAU Schmidt College of Science, the College of Medicine engages pre-health 杏吧直播间 with access to the college's resources and highlights the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare teams. The program also offers resources and individualized support for undergraduate 杏吧直播间 pursuing healthcare, medical, and biological research education tracks.

Medical Students and Community Engagement

The College of Medicine provides opportunities for our medical 杏吧直播间 and our community to collaborate through academic service learning, research, and outreach program leadership positions.

High school 杏吧直播间 practicing with stethoscope

Students using virtual reality medical gear

Service Learning

The COM Foundations of Medicine Service Learning 杏吧直播间 links second-year medical 杏吧直播间 with community partner organizations. Students can choose projects focused on the health, wellness, and education of families and children from Pre-K through young adulthood. This course aims to enhance our 杏吧直播间' humanism and professionalism in patient care while strengthening their connection with the community.

Outreach 杏吧直播间s and Leadership

First-year medical 杏吧直播间 can apply to become Healthcare Careers Opportunity 杏吧直播间 (HCOP) Medical Student Leaders. Those selected lead patient simulations, anatomy activities, and workshops for 杏吧直播间 in grades 6-12. Their responsibilities include creating, coordinating, and executing educational enrichment, exposure, access, and mentoring components of our programs. This leadership role helps medical 杏吧直播间 develop interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills while giving back to the community. In addition, FAU College of Science Pre-Health 杏吧直播间 are involved in an extended program, which supports select undergraduates pursuing careers in medicine or medical research.

Research

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Additional Information

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers 杏吧直播间 a variety of educational programs and degrees.

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Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Florida Atlantic University

777 Glades Road, BC-71

Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 297-4828