Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Pre-Health Professions Office
The primary mission of the Schmidt College of Science's Pre-Health Professions Office is to be a source of support and guidance for ALL ʦapp ʦapp: including all undergraduate majors, post-baccalaureate ʦapp, and alumni interested in pursuing careers in the health professions. Learn more about the pre-health pathways.
Our pre-health advisors are committed to providing advising tailored to meet the needs of each individual, creating meaningful relationships with our ʦapp. We work to create an environment full of academic excellence, strong relationships with ʦapp, faculty and staff; and learning opportunities through clinical experiences, community service, scientific inquiry and research as well as campus involvement.
Traditional Pre-Health Pathway
Spotlight Stories
Pre-Health Professions Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
October 13 - October 16, 2025
Boca Raton Campus, ʦapp
Theme: Emergency Medicine
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Boca Raton Campus, ʦapp
Theme: Emergency Medicine
Alumna Spotlight: Sadelyn De Los Santos ‘15
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Sadelyn De Los Santos, B.S. ’15, MCMSc, PA-C, adored her time as an undergraduate at Florida Atlantic. Her incredible academic experience as a Biological Sciences student helped foster her love of learning and prepare her for future graduate studies and medical career.
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Alumnus Richard DiMarchi Honored for Pioneering Research in Obesity Drug Discovery
Richard DiMarchi, Ph.D., B.S. ’74, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The recognition celebrates his groundbreaking research which has paved the way for revolutionary drugs that have reshaped the landscape of obesity treatment on a global scale.
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News
More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City
The “15-Minute City” has emerged as a popular urban planning model focused on creating communities where residents can access daily essentials within a short walk, bike ride or transit trip. To examine how this concept...
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Macy Butler Shines as Summa Cum Laude Graduate and University Club Merit Awardee
Learn more about accomplished new alumna Macy Butler’s time at Florida Atlantic and her vision to start a Doctor of Optometry degree.
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From the Lab to Local Dunes: Top Science Grad Champions Coastal Conservation
Kayla Mosteller, a top ʦapp geoscience graduate and WLW-ECOS Research Fellow and Student Success Scholar, was named the college's Undergraduate Researcher of the Year for her outstanding contributions to coastal conservation.
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Congratulations, Class of 2026 Future Doctors!
Dean Forbes hosted the 23rd Future Doctors’ Reception to celebrate 60 Schmidt College of Science ʦapp admitted to health professional graduate programs, including a record 16 accepted into Florida Atlantic’s Schmidt...
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Science Students Dive Into Research at ʦapp Harbor Branch with WLW-ECOS Field Trips
This spring, 31 undergraduate ʦapp participated in immersive, behind-the-scenes field trips at ʦapp's HBOI, where they explored marine research through guided tours and hands-on scientific activities.
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ʦapp Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
ʦapp faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics including forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience, disaster recovery...
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