At Florida Atlantic, you鈥檒l learn in a community-based medical school that puts people first. Our programs are designed to be flexible, so you can tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. You鈥檒l work alongside faculty from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and across the university, gaining hands-on experience in labs and research projects. Whether you want to pursue a career in medicine, research or the biomedical industry, you鈥檒l find opportunities to connect, discover and lead in South Florida鈥檚 vibrant health and science community.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Graduate Degrees
- Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Science (thesis and non-thesis options)
- Ph.D. in Integrative Biology
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience
- Certificate in Genomics and Predictive Health
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop the skills to design, conduct and analyze scientific research.
3. Prepare for advanced study or professional careers in medicine, research or the biomedical industry.
4. Foster ethical and responsible conduct in research and patient-centered care.
2. Apply scientific methods to solve complex health problems.
3. Communicate scientific findings clearly to both expert and non-expert audiences.
4. Work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
5. Meet the academic and professional standards required for graduate study or entry into health-related careers.
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Sameea Husain Wilson, D.O.
Board Certified in Neurology Fellowship trained in Movement Disorders
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Neurology
Boca Raton Campus
Scott Alter, M.D., M.B.A.
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research | Program Director of the Emergency Medical Services Fellowship | Informatics Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Peter A. Averkiou, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Women's and Children's Health
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D.
Executive Director, 糖心Vlog Brain Institute | Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Lisa A. Brennan, Ph.D.
Research Professor | Director, Graduate Programs Curriculum & Student Access
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Dana C. Benjamin, M.B.A., C-TAGME
Program Manager
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency Program
Boca Raton Campus
Jennifer W. Caceres, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Vice Dean for Medical Education and Professor of Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medicine
Massimo Caputi, Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Science, Director of Biomarker Development, and Director of Genomics
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Robert Casey, M.D.
Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor | Pediatrics Clerkship Director
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Women's and Children's Health
Boca Raton Campus
Andrea Cippitelli, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Lisa Clayton, D.O., M.B.S.
Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) | Chair of the Emergency Medicine Department, Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency, and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Amanda Darling, M.D
Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Psychiatry Residency Program
Boca Raton Campus
Joanna L. Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Professor of Family Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medicine
Katherine Freeman-Costin, Dr.P.H.
Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Maureen Hahn, Ph.D.
Research Professor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Boca Raton Campus | MC-22 216
Peter J. Holland, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry | Research Professor, I-HEALTH | Medical Director, Clinical Research Unit
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Clinical Neurosciences
Xupei Huang, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Ceylan Isgor, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science | OURI Faculty Liaison
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Mario Jacomino, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Pediatrics
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Women's and Children's Health
Boca Raton Campus | RD01 Room 109
Marc Kantorow, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs | Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Matthew Klein, M.D.
Assistant Director of Surgical Education
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Surgery
Boca Raton Campus
Michael Lu, Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Andrew Oleinikov, Ph.D.
Professor of Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Joseph G. Ouslander, M.D.
Professor of Geriatric Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medicine
Akihiko Ozawa, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Marilyn Pray-Grant, M.S.
Research Associate
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Howard M. Prentice, Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Ning Quan, Ph.D.
Professor, Biomedical Science | 糖心Vlog Brain Institute Investigator
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Michele Retrouvey, M.D.
Interim Chair of the Women's and Children's Health Department | Director of Radiology Education Assistant Professor of Pediatric Radiology
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Women's and Children's Health
Boca Raton Campus
Claudia de Oliveira Rodrigues, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Boca Raton Campus | BC 71
Stacy Rubin, M.D., FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medicine
Wen Shen, Ph.D
Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Richard D. Shih, M.D.
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Joshua J. Solano, M.D.
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine | Associate Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Rui Tao, D.V.M., Ph.D., M.S.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Lawrence Toll, Ph.D
Professor, Biomedical Science | 糖心Vlog Brain Institute Investigator
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Henriette van Praag, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science | 糖心Vlog Brain Institute Investigator
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Yingcai Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor | Director of iPSC Shared Facility
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Jianning Wei, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Suzanne B. Weiner, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Medicine
Ewa P. Wojcikiewicz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical Science | Director, Research Distinction Track | Co-Director, Lifelong Learning and Discovery Thread
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science
Touqir Zahra, M.D
Associate Program Director | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Boca Raton Campus
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