Dr. Rothe receives national award in child and adolescent psychiatry

Dr. Eugenio Rothe, professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, is being recognized nationally for his commitment and contributions to child and adolescent psychiatry. The American Psychiatric Association, the largest psychiatric association in the world, is honoring Rothe with its 2022 Agnes Purcell McGavin Award for Prevention. The […]

HWCOM In the News- November 2021

November 30, 20215 holiday budgeting tips for college studentsHWCOMHubBiz November 29, 2021The Silent TearsSamantha Rodriguez, M4in-Training November 26, 2021Omicron is ‘most worrisome variant we have seen so far,’ expert saysDr. Aileen MartyWPLG, Miami November 23, 2021University breaks fundraising record on Give Miami Day 10th anniversaryDr. Juan C. CendanFIU News November 22, 2021A year later, AMA […]

HWCOM’s 2021 FIU Faculty Convocation Award Winners

Five of our faculty members were honored this year with the 2021 FIU Faculty Convocation Award. The recipients were selected by the Faculty Senate Awards and Honorary Degree Committee in recognition of their “significant achievements” in teaching, librarianship, and service. Congratulations to the HWCOM honorees who are making a REAL difference. Excellence in TeachingFerdinand Gomez, […]

HWCOM In the News-October

Otober 28, 2021Palm Bay woman battles illness with positive attitude, inner strengthDr. Cheryl HolderSenior Life October 27,2021“New FIU college of medicine elective focuses on LGBTQ health”Juan Oves, M4Florida Politics7 systems launching residency programsFIU/VA Residency ProgramBecker’sWill there be another COVID surge?Dr. Aileen MartyWGN Radio, Chicago, IL October 26, 2021COVID-19 Booster Shots More Popular in Florida Than […]

Medical student receives fellowship award to study racial disparities in health outcomes of gunshot victims

2021 is on track to be a record-breaking year for gun deaths in the United States. So far this year, more than 12-thousand people have died from gunshot wounds (not including suicides), according to the online Gun Violence Archive. And the CDC reports that Black/African American communities are disproportionately affected by gun violence. Amidst this […]

New roles for Dr. Amalia Landa-Galindez and Dr. Jorge Camilo Mora

Two of our faculty members are taking on new and vital roles at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Amalia Landa-Galindez has graciously agreed to serve as Interim Chair of the Department of Translational Medicine.  Dr. Landa-Galindez is an internist specializing in primary disease prevention, women’s health, and cardiovascular and rheumatologic disorders. In addition to […]

HWCOM In The News- August 2021

August 31, 2021Florida Alters COVID-19 to Show Artificial Decline in DeathsDr. Aileen MartyGoverningFlorida changed its COVID-19 data, creating an ‘artificial decline’ in recent deathshttps://www.miamiherald.comDr. Aileen MartyMiami HeraldPersonas deben esperar 8 meses para vacuna de refuerzoDr. Eneida RoldanTelemundo51, Miami August 30, 2021To fly or not to fly: Travelers weigh the risk of getting sick – or […]

HWCOM In The News- July 2021

July 29, 2021This Florida mother has been living in her teen daughter’s ICU room for days, praying she survives Covid-19Dr. Aileen MartyCNNFlorida hospitals struggle with COVID-19 surgeDr. Aileen MartyWashington ExaminerResearchers seek end to racial bias in maternal healthHWCOMFIU News July 28, 2021Delta variant, vaccines, masking upDr. Aileen MartyKLUZ, Albuquerque, NMInfectious disease specialist Dr. Aileen Marty […]

HWCOM In The News- June 2021

June 30, 2021Humidity vs Humanity: Health Effects of Extreme Heat Underscore South Florida’s Equity GapDr. Cheryl HolderWLRN Radio, Miami June 26, 2021Summer Is Hot, but This Is AbnormalDr. Cheryl HolderThe Atlantic June 23, 2021Infectious disease specialist on possible resurgence of COVID-19, US falling short on vaccine distribution goal, and moreDr. Aileen MartyWGN Radio, Chicago June […]

HWCOM names new chair of Humanities, Health, and Society

After an extensive national search, Dr. Frank William Joseph Anderson has been named the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Department of Humanities, Health, and Society chair. Dr. Anderson comes to FIU from the University of Michigan. At UMich,  he served as a professor of obstetrics & gynecology. He held a joint appointment at the School […]