FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

08/27/2026

Welcome to the newest cohort of our Ph.D. in Biomedical Science program! 🎉 These 11 students join FIU Medicine at a time of exciting growth across our research enterprise. We look forward to the discoveries they'll make and the contributions they'll bring to our research community.

08/27/2026

Making history in pediatric heart care!

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute has completed Florida’s first pediatric robotic-assisted cardiac surgery, and one of only a few performed nationwide.

Using a robotic-assisted surgical system, the team repaired an atrial septal defect (ASD) in a child through a minimally invasive approach. For qualified patients, this technique offers smaller incisions, less discomfort, and a faster recovery compared with traditional open-heart surgery.

The milestone procedure was led by Dr. David Kalfa, chief of cardiovascular surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute and professor/researcher at FIU Medicine, in collaboration with Dr. Tom C. Nguyen, chief medical executive of Baptist Health’s Baptist Health Heart & Vascular care and director of minimally invasive surgery with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and chair and professor of cardiovascular sciences at FIU Medicine and Dr. Makoto Hashimoto, cardiac surgeon at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and director of robotic cardiac surgery at FIU Medicine.

This achievement reflects the expertise and collaboration of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Florida International University—bringing innovative congenital heart care closer to children and families in Florida.

08/25/2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 FIU Medicine and Baptist Health Pilot Project Awards! By bringing together researchers, faculty and clinicians from both institutions, these research projects are helping drive new ideas that can improve health outcomes and patient care.🔬
🔗 List of recipients: go.fiu.edu/2026-pilot

08/24/2026

The coats are on, and the journey is underway! 🥼✨ Congrats to our Physician Assistant Class of 2028 on celebrating their White Coat Ceremony! 🐾

08/24/2026

How can athletes avoid common sports injuries? The answer often comes down to the basics. FIU Medicine and Baptist Health sports medicine experts, Drs. Michael Swartzon and Gautam Yagnik, who serve as team physicians for several of South Florida’s professional teams, share practical tips on proper warm-ups, hydration, the right gear, and when to see a doctor.

Explore their expert tips for staying in the game. 🔗go.fiu.edu/sports

Doctors with FIU Medicine and Baptist Health encourage students entering fall sports and weekend warriors of all ages to do a bit of prep prior to hitting the field, course or court.

08/24/2026

The Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences 2027 cohort is ready to roll!
Classes kick off this week, and these students are getting to work strengthening their foundation in the biomedical sciences as they prepare for the next step toward medical and PA school.

08/21/2026

Ready to make a difference. 🩺 Our M1s practiced history taking and health screenings, including blood pressure, blood glucose and BMI measurements, as they prepare for upcoming MedSWISH (Medical Students Working to Improve Society & Health) health fairs in the community.👏

08/20/2026

We're proud to share that FIU Medicine's Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP program received the 2026 Corporate Award from Miami-Dade County Head Start and Early Head Start. The honor came following a nomination from Paradise Christian School & Development Center, a trusted partner for more than 14 years, recognizing NeighborhoodHELP's lasting impact on local families.🔗 Read more: go.fiu.edu/neighborhoodhelp
FIU Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program

08/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to FIU Medicine M4s Christelle Bucag, Cole Cimoch and Nicolas Jo, recipients of the 2026 Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship from the American Medical Association Foundation. Recognized for their leadership, academic excellence and dedication to improving patient care, they are among just 66 medical students nationwide selected for this honor. FIU Medicine is also one of only five medical schools in the nation with three scholarship recipients this year. Read more here: go.fiu.edu/recognition

08/17/2026

FIU/ Baptist Health Internal Medicine resident Dr. Muni Rubens and associate program director Dr. Elise McCormack-Granja are highlighting a gap in care that, if addressed, could help curb the nation's obesity crisis.
Their study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, found that most patients with obesity do not receive weight-reduction counseling during primary care visits.
🔗 Read more about their findings: go.fiu.edu/fiu-researchers
Society of General Internal Medicine