FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine ranked #1 Most Diverse Public Medical School

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For the second consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report has acknowledged the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine as one of the most diverse medical schools in the nation. The U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings released on March 29 ranked the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine as the #1 […]

An unforgettable transplant surgery rotation

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Allison Jacobs is a third-year medical student at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. After graduating, she wants to pursue a career in cardiology. Here, Allison shares an emotional learning experience during her transplant surgery rotation. Allison’s narrative titled “Nineteen” was first published by in-Training, an online peer-reviewed publication for medical students. Nineteen. Oh the […]

HWCOM In The News-March 2022

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March 29, 2022FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine ranked #1 Most Diverse Public Medical SchoolHWCOM NewsU.S. News and World Report ranked FIU graduate programs in the top 50 among U.S. public universities in 19 categoriesFIU News March 28, 2022Here’s how university health centers are ‘adopting’ households to fight health disparitiesNeighborhoodHELPMedical Xpress March 21, 2022UF Urology’s […]

HWCOM In The News-February 2022

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February 24, 2022A renowned vascular surgeon & educator who served as FMA President has diedDr. Frederick SchildSociety AlertDeSantis, Ladapo urge Floridians to ‘buck’ the CDC on COVID guidelinesDr. Aileen MartySun SentinelDeSantis, Ladapo urge Floridians to ‘buck’ the CDC on COVID guidelinesDr. Aileen MartyOrlando Sentinel February 21, 2022A Journey with Passion and Purpose- Eneida RoldanDr. Eneida […]

Not Your Average Orange Soda: A Sip of Compassion

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Sometimes it’s the little things. Fourth-year medical student Mackenzie Mayhew, a fourth-year medical student at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine experienced this first-hand on her first day in the transplant surgery service. Her account of that day, “Not Your Average Orange Soda: A Sip of Compassion”, was first published by in-Training, an online peer-reviewed publication for […]

HWCOM In The News-January 2022

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January 31, 2022Cannabis Not Linked to Heart Abnormalities among Middle-Aged People Says New StudyHWCOM researchersCannabis January 29, 2022Young Floridians say, ‘Look Up’ and embrace the power of the sunDr. Cheryl HolderTampa Bay Times January 12, 2022Not Your Average Orange Soda: A Sip of CompassionMackenzie Mayhew, M4in-Training January 11, 2022Pruebas caseras de COVID-19 serán cubiertas por […]

HWCOM In The News: December 2021

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December 30, 2021People scramble to get tested for COVID-19 after new sites openDr. Aileen MartyWTSP, Tampa December 25, 2021Florida COVID update: State sets another new record for single-day case increaseDr. Aileen MartyMiami Herald December 22, 2021Top 20 FIU News stories of 2021Dr. Eneida RoldanFIU News December 20, 2021Nationally recognized FIU physician provides faculty development to […]

Dr. Rothe receives national award in child and adolescent psychiatry

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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

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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

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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, […]