FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Recruitment Brochure
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HERBERT WERTHEIM COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
MEDICAL SCHOOL IS A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE. AN EXCITING AND CHALLENGING JOURNEY. At FIU Medicine, you’ll grow into future physicians through hands-on clinical training, research and innovation, and community service. Our internationally recognized curriculum emphasizes how social factors impact health and disease and how research fuels the ability to improve patient outcomes. And when it comes to your future, we don’t leave success to chance. Our career advising program—named by the AAMC as the nation’s best*—ensures you’re fully equipped to excel in the residency match and launch the career you’ve always dreamed of.
*AAMC 2024 Careers in Medicine Excellence Award
Are you ready to start your journey with us?
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE (MD)
A four-year course of study with emphasis on social accountability and research. We prepare you for licensure and postgraduate study in any specialty.
COMBINED MD AND PROFESSIONAL MBA DEGREE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
This MD/MBA, offered in collaboration with the FIU College of Business, will increase your understanding of U.S. and international health care systems, health care operations and management, and enhance your ability to make complex business decisions—critical skills for the practice and administration of medicine.
COMBINED MD AND MPH DEGREE
Offered in collaboration with the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, this MD/MPH provides the knowledge to deliver health care on an individual level and the expertise to handle widespread population health and diseases.
COMBINED
MD AND MSHIA DEGREE
The Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics prepares MD students with digital health training in electronic health record systems, clinical decision support, data visualization and interpretation, and health-related knowledge management. This combined degree is a collaboration with the FIU College of Business.
7-YEAR BS/MD ACCELERATED PATHWAY PROGRAM
The 7-year (3+4) BS/M.D. program enables exceptional high school students to complete a B.S. in Biological Sciences and an M.D. at Florida International University in seven years through a partnership between the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, the Honors College, and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
GRADUATE
CERTIFICATE IN MOLECULAR AND BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
A two-semester, 20-credit hour program comprised of basic sciences and professional skills courses that strengthen your application to medical/graduate school or careers in the biomedical field.
476 students from 40 countries
1,330 alumni working in 41 states (including D.C.)
MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT
The Student and Trainee Research Support office helps students gain skills and confidence as future research leaders.
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Students join projects in clinical care, public health, lab science, and health policy—often interdisciplinary and tailored to your personal interests.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Year 1 – Clinical Epidemiology & Evidence-Based Healthcare Course: Introduces key concepts to design, interpret, and apply research in clinical and public health contexts.
Year 1 to 4 – Research Scholarship Course:
Builds competence to lead projects of intermediate complexity, focusing on common research methodologies. Get hands-on experience designing, developing, and executing your own research project.
OUR ACADEMIC
MEDICINE PARTNERS
Baptist Health Nicklaus Children’s
GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION NEIGHBORHOOD
HEALTH EDUCATION LEARNING PROGRAM
NeighborhoodHELP student teams have made
17,000+ visits to more than 4,000 members
MIAMI
Florida’s most exciting city, Miami has been described as “intoxicatingly beautiful.” We are a multicultural, multilingual city. Sunny and warm, and just as cool.
From Wynwood’s colorful murals to the white sand beaches of South Beach and Little Havana’s Latin-inspired restaurants and galleries, we live where everyone else vacations—in PARADISE.
You’ll need the traditional 3:05 p.m. shot of espresso to keep up with our high-energy city.
Health care is one of Miami’s most popular industries. South Florida is also becoming a national hub for biomedical research. The FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is rooted in this vibrant community. We are transforming medical education and health care through community, innovation, and research. we call it cafecito around here NATIONAL PARKS: EVERGLADES NATIONAL & BISCAYNE NATIONAL 2
12+ MUSEUMS 5 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS 16 BEACHES 168 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 32 CLINICAL AFFILIATES 4 NEIGHBORHOODHELP MOBILE CLINICS
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11 3 are FIU’s
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
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MUST HAVES
n U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
n A bachelor’s degree
n Two semesters of required pre-requisite courses:
General Biology with laboratory
General Chemistry with laboratory
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FIU is committed to maximizing the resources available to our students. Financial factors should not prevent any student from attending FIU and successfully pursuing a college degree. We recognize that each student’s financial situation is different and will make every effort to help students afford their education.
of students receives scholarships and grant assistance
Organic Chemistry with laboratory
Physics with laboratory Mathematics
Writing Intensive Courses (e.g. English, Humanities, Social Sciences)
n Official Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score
GETTING STARTED
n Apply through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
n Fill out FIU Medicine secondary application (sent to you after AMCAS verification). Please note that $30 application fee is non-refundable.
AAMC Fee Assistance Program honored for an application fee waiver.
IMPORTANT DATES
May – AMCAS primary application opens
June – AMCAS application may be submitted
August – March - Interview season
October 1 –Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
October 15 – Regular MD program applicants may be notified of admissions decisions
December 1 – Deadline to submit the AMCAS primary application
January 15 – Deadline to submit the FIU Medicine secondary application and letters of recommendation via the AMCAS Letter Service
April 15 – AAMC Application and Acceptance Protocols recommends accepted students narrow acceptance offers down to three medical Schools
April 30 –Students may hold only one acceptance after this date per AAMC traffic rules
July – Onboarding begins
High GPA and MCAT scores are important; so are qualities that demonstrate personal achievement, motivation, and compassion. We review your application holistically and consider factors including medical volunteering, shadowing, community service, leadership, teamwork,
