Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

Our faculty, staff, and students came together for Movember to raise awareness for men’s health. With mustaches—both real and fake—encouraging meaningful conversations, the event highlighted the importance of promoting healthier futures for all. A special thank you to the Urology Interest Group for their dedication and support in making Movember a success! #Movember #MedOwls

?? Alumni Spotlight: Kushinga Bvute, MD, MPH, MBA ?? As an inspiring 2023 alum of the Schmidt College of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Kushinga Bvute, is continuing to make an impact as an Internist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, serving underserved communities. ?? "Each time you choose to serve a community that has been neglected, you are making a profound difference." ?? Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/e5BHMcVc #MedOwls #AlumniSpotlight

Highlights from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Learn Serve Lead Conference! Our MedOwls family had a wonderful time in Atlanta representing the Schmidt College of Medicine! It may have been a rainy day, but it was a bright one for our incredible team! Congratulations to our students who presented their posters! Jacob Calpey, M2: “Increasing GQ Understanding with Data Visualization: A Focus on Equity” and Sofia Valencia Osorio, M2: “Reinvigorating Learning Communities: Evolving to the Needs of Modern Medical Education.” #AAMC24 #MedOwls #FutureofHealthcare

Breathe easy with expert tips from Maria Carmenza Mejia, MD, MPH, FACPM, FASAM in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Small changes today can make a big impact tomorrow. Click the link below to read more ?? https://bit.ly/4fBuQcl

?? Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kenan & Dr. Annie Lopez-Ashouri ?? From students to attending physicians at Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital, this dynamic duo is back where it all began! Their journey from the Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2018 to serving the South Florida community is a full circle moment filled with compassion, mentorship, and a commitment to improving patient care. ???? Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/eyEs9g7c #MedOwls #AlumniSpotlight

?? Exciting highlights from this year’s Medical Education Retreat! ?? We celebrated excellence in teaching with our annual core teaching awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from faculty as nominated by our students. These awards reflect the dedication and impact of our incredible educators! ??? #MedicalEducation #FutureofHealthcare

Celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights with our medical students and faculty! ???

?? Attention Schmidt College of Medicine Alumni! ?? ? Monica Lopez, our Director of Admissions, will be in Sacramento, CA, from Nov 1-3. Join her for coffee to reconnect, share memories, and learn about the latest college initiatives. We’d love to see you there! ????

A fall afternoon spent with treats, not tricks! ?????? Our faculty, staff, and students enjoyed pumpkin carving courtesy of HealthFirst and Dr. Michelle Lizotte-Waniewski! Fall in South Florida may look different but it is just as fun! #MedOwls

?? Alumni Spotlight: Levonti Ohanisian, MD ?? From the Schmidt College of Medicine MD Program to the forefront of Orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Ohanisian's journey is a powerful testament to passion and perseverance. As he wraps up his residency at USF and prepares for a prestigious fellowship at Stanford, he's dedicated to restoring movement and transforming lives, focusing on the wellbeing of his patients before and after surgery. “Be curious, stay humble, and always remember why you started,” he advises the next generation of medical professionals. Let's celebrate his incredible achievements and unwavering commitment to healing! ???? Click the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/et8HyP-n #AlumniSpotlight #MedOwls