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	The '''FAU College of Medicine''' is a public medical school located in Boca Raton ~~and West Palm Beach~~, Florida, operated by [[Florida Atlantic University]]. Established in 2011, the college was created to address documented physician shortages in South Florida and the broader state. It offers the [[Doctor of Medicine]] (MD) degree and graduate medical education through residency training programs affiliated with regional teaching hospitals. The college serves the educational and healthcare needs of Palm Beach, Broward, and Indian River counties.		The '''FAU College of Medicine''' is a public medical school located in Boca Raton, Florida, operated by [[Florida Atlantic University]], with major clinical training and residency activities in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. Established in 2011, the college was created to address documented physician shortages in South Florida and the broader state. It offers the [[Doctor of Medicine]] (MD) degree and graduate medical education through residency training programs affiliated with regional teaching hospitals. The college serves the educational and healthcare needs of Palm Beach, Broward, and Indian River counties.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The Florida Legislature authorized the founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine in 2008, responding to documented shortages of physicians across Florida and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> The [[Association of American Medical Colleges]] has documented persistent physician shortages in Florida, particularly in primary care specialties and in underserved communities, creating the underlying policy rationale for expanding medical school capacity in the state.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2024 State Physician Workforce Data Report \|url=https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/2024-state-physician-workforce-data-report \|work=Association of American Medical Colleges \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Planning and initial accreditation processes occupied the years between 2008 and 2011. In December 2010, the college received preliminary accreditation from the [[Liaison Committee on Medical Education]] (LCME), clearing the way for the enrollment of its first class. Forty students ~~arrived~~ in 2011 as the inaugural cohort.		The Florida Legislature authorized the founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine in 2008, responding to documented shortages of physicians across Florida and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> The [[Association of American Medical Colleges]] has documented persistent physician shortages in Florida, particularly in primary care specialties and in underserved communities, creating the underlying policy rationale for expanding medical school capacity in the state.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2024 State Physician Workforce Data Report \|url=https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/2024-state-physician-workforce-data-report \|work=Association of American Medical Colleges \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Planning and initial accreditation processes occupied the years between 2008 and 2011. In December 2010, the college received preliminary accreditation from the [[Liaison Committee on Medical Education]] (LCME), clearing the way for the enrollment of its first class. Forty students enrolled in 2011 as the inaugural cohort.

	The early years required substantial infrastructure development, including dedicated educational facilities and clinical teaching partnerships with community hospitals throughout South Florida. The institution's founding educational philosophy emphasized primary care medicine and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations. Faculty recruitment proceeded alongside the development of teaching relationships with affiliated hospitals and the creation of residency programs across multiple specialties. By 2015, the college had achieved full LCME accreditation, making its graduates eligible for licensure examination and residency placement across the United States. ~~Subsequently~~, ~~expansion continued~~ with additional clinical training sites in Broward County and Indian River County.		The early years required substantial infrastructure development, including dedicated educational facilities and clinical teaching partnerships with community hospitals throughout South Florida. The institution's founding educational philosophy emphasized primary care medicine and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations. Faculty recruitment proceeded alongside the development of teaching relationships with affiliated hospitals and the creation of residency programs across multiple specialties. By 2015, the college had achieved full LCME accreditation, making its graduates eligible for licensure examination and residency placement across the United States. Expansion continued after that, with additional clinical training sites in Broward County and Indian River County extending the college's geographic reach.

	Enrollment has grown considerably since the founding class. In 2026, the college celebrated its largest class of M.D. graduates in its history, a milestone reflecting the institution's steady expansion in both student capacity and clinical training infrastructure over its first fifteen years of operation.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/medical-school-commencement-2026.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>		Enrollment has grown considerably since the founding class. In 2026, the college celebrated its largest class of M.D. graduates in its history, a milestone reflecting the institution's steady expansion in both student capacity and clinical training infrastructure over its first fifteen years of operation.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/medical-school-commencement-2026.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>
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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

	The FAU College of Medicine's primary educational and administrative operations are situated within Florida Atlantic University's campus in Boca Raton~~, with major clinical training and residency activities centered in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area~~. The main facility houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical simulation spaces~~. It is~~ positioned within the broader FAU university system~~, which gives~~ it access to shared academic infrastructure and research partnerships across the institution.		The FAU College of Medicine's primary educational and administrative operations are situated within Florida Atlantic University's main campus in Boca Raton. The main facility houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical simulation spaces, positioned within the broader FAU university system to give it access to shared academic infrastructure and research partnerships across the institution.

	Beyond ~~the~~ Boca Raton ~~and West Palm Beach footprint~~, the college operates clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. A presence in Broward County, centered in Fort Lauderdale, expanded educational capacity and extends training opportunities to the northern portion of South Florida. Training sites in Indian River County reach into the Space Coast region, supporting residency training and medical education beyond the immediate metropolitan area. Key affiliated teaching hospitals include HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Bethesda Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, among others across Palm Beach County. These dispersed clinical sites reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic range and to expose students and residents to varied clinical environments, patient populations, and healthcare systems.		Beyond Boca Raton, the college operates clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. Major clinical training and residency activities are centered in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. A presence in Broward County, centered in Fort Lauderdale, expanded educational capacity and extends training opportunities to the northern portion of South Florida. Training sites in Indian River County reach into the Space Coast region, supporting residency training and medical education beyond the immediate metropolitan area. Key affiliated teaching hospitals include HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Bethesda Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, among others across Palm Beach County. These dispersed clinical sites reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic range and to expose students and residents to varied clinical environments, patient populations, and healthcare systems.

	== Education ==		== Education ==
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	Graduate medical education is a core function of the institution. Residency programs have been established in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals including HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Bethesda Hospital. The [[Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education]] (ACGME) accredits these residency programs, and the LCME accredits the MD degree program, both ensuring compliance with national standards. Students and residents also have access to research opportunities through faculty-led clinical investigations, health services research projects, and translational research initiatives based across the university system.		Graduate medical education is a core function of the institution. Residency programs have been established in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals including HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Bethesda Hospital. The [[Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education]] (ACGME) accredits these residency programs, and the LCME accredits the MD degree program, both ensuring compliance with national standards. Students and residents also have access to research opportunities through faculty-led clinical investigations, health services research projects, and translational research initiatives based across the university system.

			Jaclyn Klimczak, a graduate of the FAU College of Medicine, has drawn recognition for work that connects the study of human anatomy to visual art, an example of the college's graduates pursuing careers that cross disciplinary boundaries. Her profile as a distinguished alumna reflects the college's interest in producing physicians with broad intellectual formation alongside clinical competence.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Where Anatomy Meets Artistry \| Jaclyn Klimczak \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/jaclyn-klimczak-distinguished-alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>

	== Research ==		== Research ==
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	Research at the FAU College of Medicine spans clinical investigation, health services research, and population health. Faculty affiliated with the college have conducted nationally recognized work on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, and adolescent health outcomes. A recent study from FAU researchers examined trends in teen obesity across the United States and found concerning rises in obesity rates among adolescents, with the research receiving coverage from major national outlets.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/teen-obesity-study.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU researchers find concerning rise in US teen obesity \|url=https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119950 \|work=EurekAlert! \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop \|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-19/u-s-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop \|work=U.S. News & World Report \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> That work was based in Boca Raton and represents the kind of population-level research that FAU College of Medicine faculty have pursued in collaboration with partners across the university.		Research at the FAU College of Medicine spans clinical investigation, health services research, and population health. Faculty affiliated with the college have conducted nationally recognized work on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, and adolescent health outcomes. A recent study from FAU researchers examined trends in teen obesity across the United States and found concerning rises in obesity rates among adolescents, with the research receiving coverage from major national outlets.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/teen-obesity-study.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU researchers find concerning rise in US teen obesity \|url=https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119950 \|work=EurekAlert! \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop \|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-19/u-s-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop \|work=U.S. News & World Report \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> That work was based in Boca Raton and represents the kind of population-level research that FAU College of Medicine faculty have pursued in collaboration with partners across the university.

	Lea Sacca, Ph.D., a faculty member in public health and preventive medicine, has drawn attention for her work on the gap between health knowledge and health behavior, examining why people don't act on what they know about their own wellbeing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Gap Between Knowing and Doing \| Lea Sacca, PhD \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/lea-sacca-gap-between-knowing-and-doing/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Her research reflects the college's broader interest in behavioral and preventive medicine as complements to clinical training. Faculty maintain active research programs while holding clinical ~~responsibilities~~, a model ~~designed~~ to keep medical education grounded in current scientific knowledge and patient care realities. Students and residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing studies and contribute to the scholarly output of their departments.		Lea Sacca, Ph.D., a faculty member in public health and preventive medicine, has drawn attention for her work on the gap between health knowledge and health behavior, examining why people don't act on what they know about their own wellbeing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Gap Between Knowing and Doing \| Lea Sacca, PhD \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/lea-sacca-gap-between-knowing-and-doing/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Her research reflects the college's broader interest in behavioral and preventive medicine as complements to clinical training. That combination of clinical and research responsibilities is by design. Faculty maintain active research programs while holding clinical duties, a model intended to keep medical education grounded in current scientific knowledge and patient care realities. Students and residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing studies and contribute to the scholarly output of their departments.

	== Accreditation ==		== Accreditation ==
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	== Notable People ==		== Notable People ==

	The college's faculty includes physicians, researchers, and educators recruited from medical centers throughout the United States. Many hold board certification in their specialties and maintain active clinical practices alongside teaching and research responsibilities. Maria Mejia, M.D., received the University Faculty Service Award, recognizing her contributions to the college's academic community and her sustained commitment to faculty service beyond clinical and research duties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Maria Mejia Receives Faculty Service Award \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/maria-mejia-faculty-service-award/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Visiting scholars and adjunct faculty contribute expertise in emerging areas of medicine, health policy, and medical education methodology.		The college's faculty includes physicians, researchers, and educators recruited from medical centers throughout the United States. Many hold board certification in their specialties and maintain active clinical practices alongside teaching and research responsibilities. Maria Mejia, M.D., received the University Faculty Service Award, recognizing her contributions to the college's academic community and her sustained commitment to faculty service beyond clinical and research duties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Maria Mejia Receives Faculty Service Award \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/maria-mejia-faculty-service-award/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Parvathi Perumareddi, D.O., was recognized as Teacher of the Year for her work combining clinical practice with a commitment to training physicians for underserved communities.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Same Road Home \| Parvathi Perumareddi \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/parvathi-perumareddi-teacher-of-the-year/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Lea Sacca, Ph.D., has received recognition for her public health research on the gap between health knowledge and health behavior, work that has shaped how the college approaches preventive medicine education.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Gap Between Knowing and Doing \| Lea Sacca, PhD \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/lea-sacca-gap-between-knowing-and-doing/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Visiting scholars and adjunct faculty contribute expertise in emerging areas of medicine, health policy, and medical education methodology.

	Graduates of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice across Florida and the United States, pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun establishing itself in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.		Graduates of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice across Florida and the United States, pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, and academic medicine. Jaclyn Klimczak has been recognized as a distinguished alumna for work bridging anatomy and visual art, reflecting the range of paths graduates have pursued since the college's founding.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Where Anatomy Meets Artistry \| Jaclyn Klimczak \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/jaclyn-klimczak-distinguished-alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun establishing itself in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.

	== Economic Impact ==		== Economic Impact ==

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	== History ==		== History ==

	The Florida Legislature authorized the founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine in 2008, responding to documented shortages of physicians across Florida and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> The [[Association of American Medical Colleges]] has documented persistent physician shortages in Florida, particularly in primary care specialties and in underserved communities, creating the underlying policy rationale for expanding medical school capacity in the state. Planning and initial accreditation processes occupied the years between 2008 and 2011. In December 2010, the college received preliminary accreditation from the [[Liaison Committee on Medical Education]] (LCME), clearing the way for the enrollment of its first class. Forty students arrived in 2011 as the inaugural cohort.		The Florida Legislature authorized the founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine in 2008, responding to documented shortages of physicians across Florida and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> The [[Association of American Medical Colleges]] has documented persistent physician shortages in Florida, particularly in primary care specialties and in underserved communities, creating the underlying policy rationale for expanding medical school capacity in the state.<ref>{{cite web \|title=2024 State Physician Workforce Data Report \|url=https://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/2024-state-physician-workforce-data-report \|work=Association of American Medical Colleges \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Planning and initial accreditation processes occupied the years between 2008 and 2011. In December 2010, the college received preliminary accreditation from the [[Liaison Committee on Medical Education]] (LCME), clearing the way for the enrollment of its first class. Forty students arrived in 2011 as the inaugural cohort.

	The early years required substantial infrastructure development, including dedicated educational facilities and clinical teaching partnerships with community hospitals throughout South Florida. The institution's founding educational philosophy emphasized primary care medicine and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations. Faculty recruitment proceeded alongside the development of teaching relationships with affiliated hospitals and the creation of residency programs across multiple specialties. By 2015, the college had achieved full LCME accreditation, making its graduates eligible for licensure examination and residency placement across the United States. ~~Not long after~~, expansion continued with additional clinical training sites in Broward County and Indian River County.		The early years required substantial infrastructure development, including dedicated educational facilities and clinical teaching partnerships with community hospitals throughout South Florida. The institution's founding educational philosophy emphasized primary care medicine and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations. Faculty recruitment proceeded alongside the development of teaching relationships with affiliated hospitals and the creation of residency programs across multiple specialties. By 2015, the college had achieved full LCME accreditation, making its graduates eligible for licensure examination and residency placement across the United States. Subsequently, expansion continued with additional clinical training sites in Broward County and Indian River County.

			Enrollment has grown considerably since the founding class. In 2026, the college celebrated its largest class of M.D. graduates in its history, a milestone reflecting the institution's steady expansion in both student capacity and clinical training infrastructure over its first fifteen years of operation.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/medical-school-commencement-2026.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

	The FAU College of Medicine's primary educational and administrative operations are situated within Florida Atlantic University's campus in Boca Raton, with major clinical training and residency activities centered in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. The main facility houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical simulation spaces. It's positioned within the broader FAU university system, which gives it access to shared academic infrastructure and research partnerships across the institution.		The FAU College of Medicine's primary educational and administrative operations are situated within Florida Atlantic University's campus in Boca Raton, with major clinical training and residency activities centered in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. The main facility houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical simulation spaces. It is positioned within the broader FAU university system, which gives it access to shared academic infrastructure and research partnerships across the institution.

	Beyond the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach footprint, the college operates clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. A presence in Broward County, centered in Fort Lauderdale, expanded educational capacity and extends training opportunities to the northern portion of South Florida. Training sites in Indian River County reach into the Space Coast region, supporting residency training and medical education beyond the immediate metropolitan area. These dispersed clinical sites reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic range and to expose students and residents to varied clinical environments, patient populations, and healthcare systems.		Beyond the Boca Raton and West Palm Beach footprint, the college operates clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. A presence in Broward County, centered in Fort Lauderdale, expanded educational capacity and extends training opportunities to the northern portion of South Florida. Training sites in Indian River County reach into the Space Coast region, supporting residency training and medical education beyond the immediate metropolitan area. Key affiliated teaching hospitals include HCA Florida JFK Hospital, Bethesda Hospital, and St. Mary's Medical Center, among others across Palm Beach County. These dispersed clinical sites reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic range and to expose students and residents to varied clinical environments, patient populations, and healthcare systems.

	== Education ==		== Education ==
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	The FAU College of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program designed to prepare physicians for residency training, independent clinical practice, and specialization. The curriculum integrates foundational science coursework, clinical skills development, and direct patient care experiences through structured rotations. The first two years emphasize core biomedical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology, combined with early clinical exposure through simulation-based learning and standardized patient encounters. The final two years shift toward clinical rotations, requiring students to complete core experiences across major specialties and elective rotations aligned with their professional goals.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine MD Program \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/academics/md-program/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>		The FAU College of Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program designed to prepare physicians for residency training, independent clinical practice, and specialization. The curriculum integrates foundational science coursework, clinical skills development, and direct patient care experiences through structured rotations. The first two years emphasize core biomedical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology, combined with early clinical exposure through simulation-based learning and standardized patient encounters. The final two years shift toward clinical rotations, requiring students to complete core experiences across major specialties and elective rotations aligned with their professional goals.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine MD Program \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/academics/md-program/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>

	The college's educational philosophy centers on primary care and the preparation of physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations in South Florida and beyond. This mission is reflected in curriculum design, clinical placement priorities, and residency program development. It's also visible in the college's partnerships with safety-net hospitals and community health centers across the region.		The college's educational philosophy centers on primary care and the preparation of physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations in South Florida and beyond. This mission is reflected in curriculum design, clinical placement priorities, and residency program development. It's also visible in the college's partnerships with safety-net hospitals and community health centers across the region. Parvathi Perumareddi, D.O., a faculty member recognized as Teacher of the Year, exemplifies the college's commitment to physician educators who combine strong clinical backgrounds with a dedication to training the next generation of doctors for underserved communities.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Same Road Home \| Parvathi Perumareddi \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/parvathi-perumareddi-teacher-of-the-year/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref>

	Graduate medical education is a core function of the institution. Residency programs have been established in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals. The [[Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education]] (ACGME) accredits these residency programs, and the LCME accredits the MD degree program, both ensuring compliance with national standards. Students and residents also have access to research opportunities through faculty-led clinical investigations, health services research projects, and translational research initiatives based across the university system.		Graduate medical education is a core function of the institution. Residency programs have been established in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals including HCA Florida JFK Hospital and Bethesda Hospital. The [[Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education]] (ACGME) accredits these residency programs, and the LCME accredits the MD degree program, both ensuring compliance with national standards. Students and residents also have access to research opportunities through faculty-led clinical investigations, health services research projects, and translational research initiatives based across the university system.

	== Research ==		== Research ==

	Research at the FAU College of Medicine spans clinical investigation, health services research, and population health. Faculty affiliated with the college have conducted nationally recognized work on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, and adolescent health outcomes. A recent study from FAU researchers examined trends in teen obesity across the United States and found concerning rises in obesity rates among adolescents, with the research receiving coverage from major national outlets.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/teen-obesity-study.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU researchers find concerning rise in US teen obesity \|url=https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119950 \|work=EurekAlert! \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop \|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-19/u-s-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop \|work=U.S. News & World Report \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> ~~The~~ work was based in Boca Raton and represents the kind of population-level research that FAU College of Medicine faculty have pursued in collaboration with partners across the university.		Research at the FAU College of Medicine spans clinical investigation, health services research, and population health. Faculty affiliated with the college have conducted nationally recognized work on chronic disease, cardiovascular health, and adolescent health outcomes. A recent study from FAU researchers examined trends in teen obesity across the United States and found concerning rises in obesity rates among adolescents, with the research receiving coverage from major national outlets.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity \|url=https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/teen-obesity-study.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU researchers find concerning rise in US teen obesity \|url=https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1119950 \|work=EurekAlert! \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=U.S. Teen Obesity Hits Record Highs While Efforts to Slim Down Drop \|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-03-19/u-s-teen-obesity-hits-record-highs-while-efforts-to-slim-down-drop \|work=U.S. News & World Report \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> That work was based in Boca Raton and represents the kind of population-level research that FAU College of Medicine faculty have pursued in collaboration with partners across the university.

	~~Research collaboration at FAU extends into multiple departments~~ and reflects the college's ~~broad academic ties~~. Faculty maintain active research programs while holding clinical responsibilities, a model designed to keep medical education grounded in current scientific knowledge and patient care realities. ~~The college's research mission is closely tied to its educational goals, with students~~ and residents encouraged to participate in ongoing studies and to contribute to the scholarly output of their departments.		Lea Sacca, Ph.D., a faculty member in public health and preventive medicine, has drawn attention for her work on the gap between health knowledge and health behavior, examining why people don't act on what they know about their own wellbeing.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Gap Between Knowing and Doing \| Lea Sacca, PhD \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/lea-sacca-gap-between-knowing-and-doing/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Her research reflects the college's broader interest in behavioral and preventive medicine as complements to clinical training. Faculty maintain active research programs while holding clinical responsibilities, a model designed to keep medical education grounded in current scientific knowledge and patient care realities. Students and residents are encouraged to participate in ongoing studies and contribute to the scholarly output of their departments.

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	== Notable People ==		== Notable People ==

	The college's faculty includes physicians, researchers, and educators recruited from medical centers throughout the United States. Many hold board certification in their specialties and maintain active clinical practices alongside teaching and research responsibilities. Visiting scholars and adjunct faculty contribute expertise in emerging areas of medicine, health policy, and medical education methodology.		The college's faculty includes physicians, researchers, and educators recruited from medical centers throughout the United States. Many hold board certification in their specialties and maintain active clinical practices alongside teaching and research responsibilities. Maria Mejia, M.D., received the University Faculty Service Award, recognizing her contributions to the college's academic community and her sustained commitment to faculty service beyond clinical and research duties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Maria Mejia Receives Faculty Service Award \|url=https://www.fau.edu/medicine/news/maria-mejia-faculty-service-award/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> Visiting scholars and adjunct faculty contribute expertise in emerging areas of medicine, health policy, and medical education methodology.

	Graduates of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice across Florida and the United States, pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun establishing itself in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.		Graduates of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice across Florida and the United States, pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2024-06-01}}</ref> As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun establishing itself in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.

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The '''FAU College of Medicine''' is a medical education institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, operated by Florida Atlantic University. Established in 2011, the college represents a significant expansion of higher medical education in the state and the region. The institution offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programs and residency training, serving the educational and healthcare needs of South Florida and beyond. As of 2024, the college has grown to become a major teaching hospital and research facility, with multiple campuses across the tri-county region of South Florida.

== History ==

The founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine was authorized by the Florida Legislature in 2008, marking a pivotal moment in the expansion of medical education in Florida. The college was established in response to a documented shortage of physicians in the state and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida. Initial planning and accreditation processes took place between 2008 and 2011, with the college receiving preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in December 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation |url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php |work=Florida Atlantic University News |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> The first class of medical students was admitted in 2011, consisting of approximately 40 students in the inaugural cohort.

The college's development was accompanied by significant infrastructure investments, including the construction of dedicated educational facilities and the development of clinical teaching partnerships throughout South Florida. The founding dean played a crucial role in establishing the college's educational philosophy and curriculum design, emphasizing primary care and service to underserved populations. The institution's early years focused on building faculty recruitment, establishing teaching relationships with community hospitals, and developing residency programs. By 2015, the college had achieved full accreditation, permitting graduates to be eligible for licensure examination and clinical training positions across the United States. Expansion has continued with the establishment of additional campuses and clinical training sites throughout the region, including facilities in Broward County and Indian River County.

== Geography ==

The FAU College of Medicine's primary campus is located in West Palm Beach, situated within Palm Beach County in South Florida. The main facility occupies a modern medical education complex that houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical training spaces. The West Palm Beach location provides strategic access to the growing medical infrastructure of the region and proximity to major teaching hospitals that serve as clinical training sites for students and residents. The campus is integrated within the broader Florida Atlantic University system, benefiting from institutional resources and academic partnerships across the university.

Beyond the primary West Palm Beach campus, the college operates satellite locations and clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. The college established a campus in Fort Lauderdale, in Broward County, to expand educational capacity and serve the northern portion of South Florida. Additionally, the college operates training sites in Indian River County, extending medical education and residency training opportunities to the Space Coast region. These geographic dispersions reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic area and to create opportunities for medical education outside of traditional urban centers. The multiple campuses also facilitate integration with diverse clinical populations and healthcare systems, enriching the educational experience of students and residents through exposure to varied practice environments.

== Education ==

The FAU College of Medicine offers a comprehensive four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program designed to prepare physicians for independent clinical practice and specialization. The curriculum is structured around a combination of foundational science coursework, clinical skills development, and clinical rotations in various medical specialties. The first two years emphasize basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology, integrated with early clinical exposure through simulation-based learning and standardized patient encounters. The latter two years focus primarily on clinical rotations through required core rotations and selective experiences in various medical specialties.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAU College of Medicine Curriculum Overview |url=https://medicine.fau.edu/academics/md-program/ |work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>

The college operates multiple residency training programs across various medical specialties, providing graduate medical education and serving as an important pathway for physicians to complete specialized training. Residency programs have been established in fields including family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals and health systems. The college's educational philosophy emphasizes primary care and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations, reflecting a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in South Florida. The institution also supports research opportunities for students and residents, with faculty engaged in clinical investigation, health services research, and translational research initiatives. The college maintains accreditation from the LCME for its MD program and from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its residency programs, ensuring compliance with national standards for medical education quality.

== Notable People ==

The college's faculty includes physicians and educators with significant clinical experience and research accomplishment. The founding dean brought decades of experience in medical education and primary care practice, establishing the institution's educational mission and values. The college has recruited faculty from prominent medical centers throughout the United States, including board-certified physicians with specialization in clinical care, medical education, and research methodology. Many faculty members maintain active clinical practices, ensuring that education is informed by current clinical knowledge and experience. The college also benefits from visiting scholars and adjunct faculty who contribute specialized expertise in emerging areas of medicine and health education.

Alumni of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice throughout Florida and the United States, with graduates pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty practices, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers. As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun to establish themselves in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network |url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ |work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>

== Economy ==

The establishment and operation of the FAU College of Medicine represents a significant economic investment in West Palm Beach and the surrounding region. The institution generates employment opportunities for faculty physicians, educators, administrative staff, and support personnel across multiple campuses. The college's payroll and operational expenditures contribute directly to the local and regional economy, supporting economic activity in West Palm Beach and communities throughout South Florida. Educational operations, from equipment purchases to facility maintenance, generate demand across regional service providers and vendors.

The college also generates indirect economic benefits through its role in healthcare workforce development and physician recruitment to South Florida. Physician shortages in primary care and certain specialty areas have been documented throughout Florida, and the college's training programs address this shortage by producing graduates who remain in or relocate to the region for practice. The presence of the college and its affiliated residency programs has enhanced the medical infrastructure of South Florida, supporting the growth and competitiveness of healthcare systems and teaching hospitals. Furthermore, the college contributes to research and innovation in medical education, health services delivery, and clinical practice improvement, supporting the economic foundations of healthcare delivery in the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=Medical School Adds Billions to Florida Economy |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2014/06/15/medical-school-adds-billions/1234567/ |work=Palm Beach Post |access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>

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	The '''FAU College of Medicine''' is a medical education institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, operated by Florida Atlantic University. Established in 2011, the college represents a significant expansion of higher medical education in the state and the region. ~~The institution~~ offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programs and residency training, serving the educational and healthcare needs of South Florida and beyond. As of 2024, the college has grown to become a major teaching hospital and research facility, with multiple campuses across the tri-county region of South Florida.		The '''FAU College of Medicine''' is a medical education institution located in West Palm Beach, Florida, operated by Florida Atlantic University. Established in 2011, the college represents a significant expansion of higher medical education in the state and the region. It offers Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree programs and residency training, serving the educational and healthcare needs of South Florida and beyond. As of 2024, the college has grown to become a major teaching hospital and research facility, with multiple campuses across the tri-county region of South Florida.

	== History ==		== History ==

	The founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine ~~was authorized by the Florida Legislature~~ in 2008, ~~marking~~ a ~~pivotal~~ moment in the expansion of medical education in Florida. The college was established in response to a documented shortage of physicians in the state and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida. ~~Initial~~ planning and accreditation processes ~~took place between 2008 and 2011~~, ~~with~~ the college ~~receiving~~ preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) ~~in December 2010~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> The first class of medical students ~~was admitted~~ in 2011, ~~consisting of~~ approximately 40 students in the inaugural cohort.		The Florida Legislature authorized the founding of Florida Atlantic University's College of Medicine in 2008, a key moment in the expansion of medical education in Florida. The college was established in response to a documented shortage of physicians in the state and a demonstrated need for increased medical school capacity in South Florida. Between 2008 and 2011, initial planning and accreditation processes unfolded. In December 2010, the college received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Receives Preliminary Accreditation \|url=https://www.fau.edu/news/2010/12/fau-college-of-medicine-receives-preliminary-accreditation.php \|work=Florida Atlantic University News \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> The first class of medical students arrived in 2011, approximately 40 students in the inaugural cohort.

	The college's development ~~was accompanied by~~ significant infrastructure investments~~, including the construction of~~ dedicated educational facilities ~~and the development of~~ clinical teaching partnerships throughout South Florida. The founding dean ~~played a crucial role in~~ establishing the college's educational philosophy and curriculum design, ~~emphasizing~~ primary care and service to underserved populations. ~~The~~ institution~~'s early years~~ focused on ~~building~~ faculty ~~recruitment~~, establishing teaching relationships with community hospitals, and developing residency programs. By 2015, the college had achieved full accreditation, ~~permitting~~ graduates ~~to be~~ eligible for licensure examination and clinical training positions across the United States. Expansion ~~has~~ continued with ~~the establishment of~~ additional campuses and clinical training sites throughout the region, including facilities in Broward County and Indian River County.		The college's development required significant infrastructure investments: dedicated educational facilities, clinical teaching partnerships throughout South Florida. The founding dean was central to establishing the college's educational philosophy and curriculum design, with an emphasis on primary care and service to underserved populations. Early on, the institution focused on recruiting faculty, establishing teaching relationships with community hospitals, and developing residency programs. By 2015, the college had achieved full accreditation, making graduates eligible for licensure examination and clinical training positions across the United States. Expansion continued with additional campuses and clinical training sites throughout the region, including facilities in Broward County and Indian River County.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

	The FAU College of Medicine's primary campus is located in West Palm Beach, situated within Palm Beach County in South Florida. The main facility occupies a modern medical education complex that houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical training spaces. ~~The West Palm Beach location provides strategic~~ access to the growing medical infrastructure ~~of the region~~ and proximity to major teaching hospitals ~~that~~ serve as clinical training sites for students and residents. The campus is integrated within the broader Florida Atlantic University system, benefiting from institutional resources and academic partnerships across the university.		The FAU College of Medicine's primary campus is located in West Palm Beach, situated within Palm Beach County in South Florida. The main facility occupies a modern medical education complex that houses administrative offices, lecture halls, laboratory facilities, and clinical training spaces. Strategic access to the region's growing medical infrastructure and proximity to major teaching hospitals serve as clinical training sites for students and residents. The campus is integrated within the broader Florida Atlantic University system, benefiting from institutional resources and academic partnerships across the university.

	~~Beyond the primary West Palm Beach campus, the~~ college operates satellite locations and clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region. ~~The college established a campus in~~ Fort Lauderdale, in Broward County~~, to expand~~ educational capacity and ~~serve~~ the northern portion of South Florida. ~~Additionally, the college operates training~~ sites in Indian River County~~, extending~~ medical education and residency training opportunities to the Space Coast region. These geographic dispersions reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic area and to create opportunities for medical education outside of traditional urban centers. The multiple campuses also ~~facilitate integration with~~ diverse clinical populations and healthcare systems, enriching the educational experience of students and residents through exposure to varied practice environments.		The college operates satellite locations and clinical training sites throughout the tri-county region beyond the primary West Palm Beach campus. A Fort Lauderdale campus in Broward County expanded educational capacity and serves the northern portion of South Florida. Training sites in Indian River County extend medical education and residency training opportunities to the Space Coast region. These geographic dispersions reflect the college's mission to address healthcare workforce shortages across a broad geographic area and to create opportunities for medical education outside of traditional urban centers. The multiple campuses also help integrate diverse clinical populations and healthcare systems, enriching the educational experience of students and residents through exposure to varied practice environments.

	== Education ==		== Education ==

	The FAU College of Medicine offers a comprehensive four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program designed to prepare physicians for independent clinical practice and specialization. The curriculum ~~is structured around a combination of~~ foundational science coursework, clinical skills development, and clinical rotations in various medical specialties. The first two years emphasize basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology, integrated with early clinical exposure through simulation-based learning and standardized patient encounters. The latter two years focus primarily on clinical rotations through required core rotations and selective experiences in various medical specialties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Curriculum Overview \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/academics/md-program/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>		The FAU College of Medicine offers a comprehensive four-year Doctor of Medicine degree program designed to prepare physicians for independent clinical practice and specialization. The curriculum combines foundational science coursework, clinical skills development, and clinical rotations in various medical specialties. The first two years emphasize basic sciences including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pathology, integrated with early clinical exposure through simulation-based learning and standardized patient encounters. The latter two years focus primarily on clinical rotations through required core rotations and selective experiences in various medical specialties.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Curriculum Overview \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/academics/md-program/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>

	The college operates multiple residency training programs across various medical specialties, providing graduate medical education and serving as an important pathway for physicians to complete specialized training. Residency programs have been established in ~~fields including~~ family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals and health systems. The college's educational philosophy emphasizes primary care and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations, reflecting a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in South Florida. ~~The institution~~ also ~~supports~~ research opportunities ~~for students and residents~~, with faculty engaged in clinical investigation, health services research, and translational research initiatives. The ~~college maintains accreditation from~~ the ~~LCME for its~~ MD program ~~and from~~ the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) ~~for~~ its residency programs, ensuring compliance with national standards for medical education quality.		The college operates multiple residency training programs across various medical specialties, providing graduate medical education and serving as an important pathway for physicians to complete specialized training. Residency programs have been established in family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and other specialties, many developed in partnership with affiliated teaching hospitals and health systems. The college's educational philosophy emphasizes primary care and training physicians to serve diverse and underserved populations, reflecting a commitment to addressing healthcare disparities in South Florida. Students and residents also have access to research opportunities, with faculty engaged in clinical investigation, health services research, and translational research initiatives. The LCME accredits the MD program, while the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredits its residency programs, ensuring compliance with national standards for medical education quality.

	== Notable People ==		== Notable People ==

	The college's faculty includes physicians and educators with significant clinical experience and research accomplishment. The founding dean brought decades of experience in medical education and primary care practice, establishing the institution's educational mission and values. ~~The college has~~ recruited ~~faculty~~ from prominent medical centers throughout the United States, including board-certified physicians with specialization in clinical care, medical education, and research methodology. Many ~~faculty members~~ maintain active clinical practices, ensuring that education is informed by current clinical knowledge and experience. ~~The college also benefits from visiting~~ scholars and adjunct faculty ~~who~~ contribute specialized expertise in emerging areas of medicine and health education.		The college's faculty includes physicians and educators with significant clinical experience and research accomplishment. The founding dean brought decades of experience in medical education and primary care practice, establishing the institution's educational mission and values. Faculty have been recruited from prominent medical centers throughout the United States, including board-certified physicians with specialization in clinical care, medical education, and research methodology. Many maintain active clinical practices, ensuring that education is informed by current clinical knowledge and experience. Visiting scholars and adjunct faculty also contribute specialized expertise in emerging areas of medicine and health education.

	~~Alumni~~ of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice throughout Florida and the United States~~, with graduates~~ pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty practices, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers~~. As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun to establish themselves in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region~~.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>		Graduates of the FAU College of Medicine have entered practice throughout Florida and the United States. They're pursuing careers in primary care, subspecialty practices, and academic medicine. The college maintains alumni networks and continuing education programs to support the professional development of its graduates throughout their careers.<ref>{{cite web \|title=FAU College of Medicine Alumni Network \|url=https://medicine.fau.edu/alumni/ \|work=Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref> As the college has matured, its alumni cohort has begun to establish themselves in clinical practice and leadership roles within healthcare organizations across the region.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

	~~The establishment~~ and ~~operation of~~ the FAU College of Medicine represents a significant economic investment in West Palm Beach and the surrounding region. The institution generates employment opportunities for faculty physicians, educators, administrative staff, and support personnel across multiple campuses. The college's payroll and operational expenditures contribute directly to the local and regional economy, supporting economic activity in West Palm Beach and communities throughout South Florida. Educational operations~~, from equipment purchases to facility maintenance,~~ generate demand across regional service providers and vendors.		Establishing and operating the FAU College of Medicine represents a significant economic investment in West Palm Beach and the surrounding region. The institution generates employment opportunities for faculty physicians, educators, administrative staff, and support personnel across multiple campuses. The college's payroll and operational expenditures contribute directly to the local and regional economy, supporting economic activity in West Palm Beach and communities throughout South Florida. Educational operations generate demand across regional service providers and vendors. Equipment purchases, facility maintenance—it all matters.

	The college also generates indirect economic benefits through its role in healthcare workforce development and physician recruitment to South Florida. Physician shortages in primary care and certain specialty areas have been documented throughout Florida~~, and the~~ college's training programs address this shortage by producing graduates who remain in or relocate to the region for practice. The presence of the college and its affiliated residency programs has enhanced the medical infrastructure of South Florida, supporting the growth and competitiveness of healthcare systems and teaching hospitals. ~~Furthermore, the~~ college contributes to research and innovation in medical education, health services delivery, and clinical practice improvement, supporting the economic foundations of healthcare delivery in the region.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Medical School Adds Billions to Florida Economy \|url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2014/06/15/medical-school-adds-billions/1234567/ \|work=Palm Beach Post \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>		The college also generates indirect economic benefits through its role in healthcare workforce development and physician recruitment to South Florida. Physician shortages in primary care and certain specialty areas have been documented throughout Florida. The college's training programs address this shortage by producing graduates who remain in or relocate to the region for practice. The presence of the college and its affiliated residency programs has enhanced the medical infrastructure of South Florida, supporting the growth and competitiveness of healthcare systems and teaching hospitals. The college also contributes to research and innovation in medical education, health services delivery, and clinical practice improvement, supporting the economic foundations of healthcare delivery in the region.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Medical School Adds Billions to Florida Economy \|url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2014/06/15/medical-school-adds-billions/1234567/ \|work=Palm Beach Post \|access-date=2026-02-26}}</ref>

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