Medical school is a transformative experience

It is an exciting and challenging journey. At Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, your journey is enhanced by diversity, research, innovation, and community outreach. Our unique, internationally recognized curriculum emphasizes how social factors impact health and disease and how research fuels the ability to improve patient outcomes. Are you ready to start your journey with us?

  • 100%Class of 2023 Match Rate
  • #1Most Diverse Medical School Among Public Universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
  • #2Most Diverse Medical School Nationwide, U.S. News & World Report, 2022
  • Top 30Most Graduates Practicing in Medically Underserved Areas, U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Students

We offer a Doctor of Medicine degree, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, a Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, and an International Visiting Medical Student Program.

Academics

Current Student Resources

  • Research

    We discovered a new broad-based antibiotic and potential new treatments for osteoporosis and vascular calcifications

  • Diversity

    46% of our students are underrepresented minorities in medicine

  • Community

    Our student teams have made 14,000+ household visits to more than 3,500 underserved patients

Research at HWCOM

Our college conducts basic, applied, translational, clinical, and interdisciplinary research that leverages South Florida’s diverse demographics, improves the health of the South Florida community, and aligns with national global health trends.

Pathway to Medical School

Students that meet certain conditions after completing the Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences are guaranteed admission or an interview for the MD degree program HWCOM.

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and staff are the most important resource of our college. We are committed to supporting the excellence, resilience and vitality of our employees throughout their years of service and engagement.

Directory

Faculty and Staff Resources