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MD Graduate receiving doctoral hooding from faculty members
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
They Matched! Â鶹ŮÀÉ Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 students - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
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Â鶹ŮÀÉ Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults
June 18, 2025
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Hosts Second Annual FairfaxWood  Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
June 06, 2025
Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently hosted the summit, bringing together top scientists from North America and Europe to discuss the latest amyloid research and advancements.
'Eye' on Health: AI Detects Dizziness and Balance Disorders Remotely
June 04, 2025
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers and collaborators have developed a cost-effective, AI-powered system for diagnosing nystagmus - a condition causing involuntary eye movements - using smartphone videos and cloud-based analysis.
Fixing the Leak: An Opioid Treatment for Dopamine Disorders?
May 30, 2025
A breakthrough by Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers shows that blocking the kappa opioid receptor improves behavioral deficits tied to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder, providing a potentially safer yet effective treatment.
Class of 2015 Alumni participating in the Alumni Panel discussion with current students at Â鶹ŮÀÉ Schmidt College of Medicine
May 22, 2025
Alumni from the Class of 2015 returned for Reunion Weekend to share advice, stories, and career insights with current students—offering real-world guidance across specialties like Cardiology, OBGYN, and Emergency Medicine.
'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
May 13, 2025
Â鶹ŮÀÉ researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.
From Students to Physicians: Â鶹ŮÀÉ Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025
May 06, 2025
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during its commencement ceremony today at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.
Group of 2025 Â鶹ŮÀÉ Schmidt College of Medicine faculty and staff with Dr. Katie Patel's award, including Dr. Wood and Dr. Brickman who accepted the award on her behalf in front of her award poster with her picture.
April 16, 2025
Dr. Katie Patel, a member of Schmidt College of Medicine’s inaugural graduating class, has come full circle—from pioneering MedOwl to becoming an exemplary physician-educator and Distinguished Alumni honoree.
Â鶹ŮÀÉ Ranks Among  2025 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. News
April 07, 2025
Â鶹ŮÀÉ has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Experts Challenge Aspirin Guidelines Based on Flawed Trial Reliance
April 02, 2025
Experts argue that the flawed results of the ASPREE trial unduly influenced aspirin restrictions, highlighting the need for rigorous statistical principles in trial design to avoid misleading conclusions.
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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
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