2024 Medical Faculty & Student Awards

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The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s Tenth Annual Medical Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony was held on April19. Congratulations to all the winners! STUDENT AWARDS Outstanding Academic Performance M3/M4 Outstanding Academic Performance M2 Outstanding Academic Performance M1 AMWA Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement ACOG District XII-2022 Medical Student Award Outstanding Clerkship Awards Outstanding Community Service […]

2024 Medical Faculty & Student Awards

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The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s Tenth Annual Medical Faculty and Student Awards Ceremony was held on April19. Congratulations to all the winners! STUDENT AWARDS Outstanding Academic Performance M3/M4 Outstanding Academic Performance M2 Outstanding Academic Performance M1 AMWA Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement ACOG District XII-2022 Medical Student Award Outstanding Clerkship Awards Outstanding Community Service […]

The Moments That Go Unnoticed

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Third-year medical student Melanie Molina shares a moving story from what she thought would be another typical day on her obstetrics and gynecology clinical rotation. On this day, she would be a part of the medical team caring for a patient who was preparing to deliver a stillborn baby. We often overlook moments that seem […]

In the News–April 2024

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April 20, 2024Virtual reality, facial recognition. How AI is reshaping healthcare in South FloridaMiami Herald April 19, 2024Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the Biomedical Research Advisory CouncilFlorida GovernorELAM and ELH Programs announcee graduation of 2024 ClassDr. Rebecca ToonkelDrexel University COM April 18, 2024Next generation of thought leaders, innovators recognized at 2024 Outstanding Student Life […]

Match Day 2024

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The countdown reached zero, streamer cannons erupted, and the long-awaited moment arrived. FIU medical students opened the envelopes, hoping for a perfect match.  Match Day is a significant event for medical students, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It’s a day filled with excitement, nervousness, and anticipation as students learn the residency […]

In the News–March 2024

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March 28, 2024Baptist Health, FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Partner in New Clinical Trial That Could Revolutionize Care for Alzheimer’s PatientsBaptist Health March 21, 2024Florida’s COVID-19 class of future physicians meet their matchFlorida Politics March 20, 2024FIU’s standing in Florida education rises as its enrollment growsMiami Herald March 19, 2024Match Day 2024HWCOM News March […]

A Letter to Pipo

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In a heartfelt letter to her late grandfather, Pipo, M3 Natalie Mesa shares the impact of Pipo’s health journey on the way she approaches patients during clinical rotations. Natalie’s narrative is a powerful reminder of the importance of enhancing patient care by recognizing that each patient is a parent, grandparent, or cherished loved one. This essay first […]

2024 Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction

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Twenty medical students and two faculty members have joined the esteemed ranks of the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 in recognition of their commitment to compassionate care. Gold Foundation co-founder Sandra Gold paid a special visit, sharing heartfelt stories of exceptional humanism in health care. She and her late husband, Dr. Arnold Gold, a world-renowned pediatric neurologist, […]

Naomi D. Nixon joins FIU Medicine as head of Development

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As the new associate dean for Development at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Naomi D. Nixon, will oversee the college’s fundraising, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement. Nixon’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the College of Medicine, which recently partnered with Baptist Health in a transformative alliance that will enhance medical education, research, […]

Navigating Cultural Sensitivities and Trust in Healthcare: A Personal Encounter in Family Medicine

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Skepticism of health care is often common in vulnerable populations. M3 Lauren Offield shares her encounter with an elderly patient skeptical of a cancer diagnosis due to past health care letdowns–and reminds future physicians to recognize systemic challenges and understand patients holistically. This article first appeared in in-Training, an online publication for and by medical […]