In The News-June 2023

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June 29, 2023Researchers discover new weapon against antibiotic resistance — it also fights malariaFIU NewsFIU Researcher appointed to Florida Biomedical Research Advisory CouncilStephen BlackFIU NewsResearchers discover new weapon against antibiotic resistance –it also fights malaria8NewsNow, Las Vegas June 26, 2023Wertheim College of Medicine researchers convene national biomanufacturing dialogueFIU News June 21, 2023Five latest advancements in […]

The new normal

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Photo of medical student Brooke Schwartz wearing white coat and stethoscope.
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is over. But the virus still looms large as third-year medical student Brooke Schwartz experienced at a recent clinical rotation with a frail elderly patient. Brooke’s narrative first appeared in Reflective MedEd. I feel off this morning. My head feels heavy, and my throat is sore. I roll out of […]

In the News–May 2023

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May 22, 2023As university rankings better reflect reality, FIU is rising to the top | OpinionMiami HeraldEvent raises funds for expansion of Baptist Health’s Doctor’s HospitalDr. John UribeMiami’s Community News May 18, 2023Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium: 2013-2022AMA May 17, 2023South Floridians honored for healing spirit, leadershipDr. Paula EckardtSouth Florida Hospital News May 11, […]

In the News–April 2023

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April 29, 2023Facultad de Medicina de FIU se alía con Baptist Health: qué significa para pacientes, médicos y estudiantesEl Nuevo Herald April 27, 2023FIU medical school to partner with Baptist —what it means for patients, doctors, studentsMiami HeraldFIU in negotiations with Baptist Health for health care affiliationSouth Florida Business JournalBaptist Health-FIU Partnership Will ‘Dramatically Improve […]

FIU College of Medicine leaps in rankings for research funded by the NIH

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Each year, the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) publishes a list of medical schools and the research funding they received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) the prior year. The latest Blue Ridge Rankings report, for fiscal year 2022, is great news for the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. “I am […]

In the News-March 2023

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March 30, 2023FIU College of Medicine leaps in rankings for research funded by the NIHCOM News March 27, 2023Reconstructive surgeon to provide free charity surgery day for moms in needDr. Joshua LampertSmall Business Online Network March 23, 2023Rise in Prostate Cancer Cases Contributes to Challenges in CareDr. Murugesan ManoharanTargeted Oncology ASCO Congratulates 2023 Special Awards […]

Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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Sixteen medical students and two faculty members are being recognized for their dedication to service and humanism by being inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The induction ceremony took place on February 21 on FIU’s main campus. Gold Foundation co-founder Sandra Gold was a special guest at the event. She and her late husband, Dr. […]

HWCOM In The News- February 2023

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February 22, 2023Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction CeremonyHWCOM News February 21, 2023The Vital HumanitiesIssues in Science and Technology February 13, 2023The Michael And Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center At Holy Cross Health Appoints Michel Velez, M.D.CityBiz February 10, 2023College of Medicine celebrates success in early residency matchesFIU News

“The Wolf”

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Juan C. Alvarez, Jr., is a third-year medical student at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Here, Juan shares an important lesson for health care professionals dealing with a patient who often “cries wolf.” Juan’s narrative first appeared in Reflective MedEd.  Aesop was a Greek slave and storyteller from the 600s BCE who is accredited with the authorship […]

HWCOM In The News-January 2023

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January 31, 2023DeSantis probe reveals steep DEI expenses for Florida medical schools to receive accreditationCampus Reform January 23, 2023New discovery leads the way to reverse osteoporosis — with a pillAlexander Agoulnik, Maria Esteban LopezFIU NewsFree Cancer Screening InformationLinda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography CenterCityofHomestead.com January 19, 2023Q&A: Barbra Roller, Ph.D., Director of the Graduate Certificate Program […]