Women's and Children's Health

Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Women's and Children's Health at the Schmidt College of Medicine at Â鶹ŮÀÉ! It is my privilege to serve as Chair of the department as we strive to advance the health and wellbeing of women and children in our region and across the nation.

As a community-based medical school, we partner with hospitals and clinics to implement our medical curricula and are committed to promoting academic and evidence-based clinical excellence through education, research, community collaborations and clinical care.

Our compassionate and energetic educators, clinicians, researchers and scholars serve as advocates and seek to improve maternal, child, youth and family health by training the clinical and academic leaders of tomorrow.

I invite you to explore our website and get to know our dedicated faculty.

Michele Retrouvey, M.D.

Interim Chair of the Women's and Children's Health Department
Director of Radiology Education
Associate Professor of Pediatric Radiology

Vision

To empower educators, researchers and clinicians to improve the health of women, infants, children, adolescents and their families locally and nationally.

Mission

To advance women's and children's health by collaborating, innovating, and promoting evidence-based and patient-centered education, practice, research, advocacy while fostering the personal and professional development of its members and future generations of clinicians and scientists.

Our Goals

Departmental Engagement and Belonging

We will ensure a welcoming culture that fosters a fair opportunity environment.

Professional Development

We will advocate for the continued professional growth of all our members and promote networking and development opportunities to ensure success.

Educational Excellence

We will provide exemplary educational resources, opportunities, and mentorship to advance the development of our learners through our roles as educational leaders, administrators, teachers, mentors, advisors, and coaches.

Collaboration

We will work with our College, University, and Community to lead, influence, promote and guide pediatric, obstetric and gynecologic care and training for all.

Scholarship/Research

We will advance our patients' health and our students' learning through research and scholarly activity.

Faculty

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Melanie Altizer, M.D.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship Director | Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

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Peter A. Averkiou, M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus | Building One Room 215

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Georgia Christakis, MD, MPH

Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of General Pediatrics | Foundations of Medicine 1 (FOM 1) Interim Course Director

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

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Anthony N. Dardano, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Delray Medical Center (DMC)

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

Mark J. Di Corcia

Mark J. Di Corcia, Ph.D

Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and Admissions | Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus | BC 71 Room 140A

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Mario Jacomino, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor of Pediatrics

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus | RD01 Room 109

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Sudhira Kulatunga, M.D.

Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor of Pediatrics | Pediatric Clerkship Director

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

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Michele Retrouvey, M.D.

Interim Chair of the Women's and Children's Health Department | Director of Radiology Education Assistant Professor of Pediatric Radiology

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

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Carrie D. Stucken, M.D.

Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor | Assistant Pediatrics Clerkship Director

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Women's and Children's Health

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Boca Raton Campus

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers medical degrees through seven departments, as well as Master and Ph.D. programs.

Contact Us

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777 Glades Road, BC-71
Boca Raton, FL 33431