Juan C. Cendan, M.D.
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine).
This is a time of extraordinary growth and momentum for FIU Medicine, fueled by new opportunities, expanded partnerships, and a deepening commitment to innovation in medical education, research and community engagement.
Strategic alliances with Baptist Health South Florida and Nicklaus Children’s Health System enhance our capacity to train the next generation of physicians and improve regional health outcomes.
As the Sponsoring Institution for joint Graduate Medical Education programs with Baptist Health, our students benefit from access to a seamless transition from medical school to residency within our community.
We are also planning a new state-of-the-art on-campus medical center. Scheduled to open in 2028, this facility will serve as a hub for clinical care, education, research and innovation.
Our medical students continue to thrive, matching into top residency programs and consistently outperforming national averages on licensing exams.
Additionally, we offer a physician assistant program, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and several combined degrees, including the MD/Healthcare MBA, MD/Master in Public Health and MD/Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics.
Through our nationally recognized Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (NeighborhoodHELP), our medical and physician assistant students gain real-world experience serving local communities, learning to deliver compassionate, holistic care.
We also emphasize the critical role of basic science and clinical research in shaping the future of medicine. From bench to bedside, students have the opportunity to develop their unique paths in the healing professions through research, inquiry, and innovation.
I invite you to explore our website and learn more about FIU Medicine.
Juan C. Cendan, M.D.
SVP for Health Affairs and Dean
Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Florida International University