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
Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for ʦapp Research Study
Researchers from ʦapp’s Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are seeking breast cancer survivors to participate...
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Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
ʦapp researchers have revealed the hidden architecture inside shark spines, uncovering how these ancient predators evolved skeletons uniquely adapted for speed and agility.
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ʦapp ECOS Team Showcases Solution Based Research, Wins Award at Prestigious Conservation Biology Conference
ECOS faculty, staff and ʦapp attended their first NACCB conference, joining over 500 conservation professionals to discuss the future of conservation and restoration.
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Donella Beckwith, Ph.D., Accepted Into Inaugural Cohort of Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks
Learn how Donella Beckwith, Ph.D., a dedicated educator and researcher, is making significant strides in advancing green chemistry education.
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Miss Fort Lauderdale and ʦapp Student Paige Aldred Uses Her Crown as a Catalyst for Coastal Conservation
Paige Aldred, a Florida Atlantic graduate student and 2026 Miss Fort Lauderdale, is blending her passion for marine science and environmental advocacy by researching harmful algal blooms and using her pageant platform to...
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Leading By Example: Siena Botzer-Gunter Is Driving Local Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Learn how Siena Botzer-Gunter, a geoscience major and WLW-ECOS Student Success Scholar, is creating positive sustainability initiatives on campus and across local communities.
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