FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Discover the potential of academic medicine

At the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine innovative education meets forward-thinking research to shape unstoppable leaders in health care.

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100%
Class of 2024 Residency Placement Rate
Top 10
Most Diverse Medical Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2024
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Step 2 Pass Rate
99%
Step 1 Pass Rate

Students

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

Academics

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Residencies & Fellowships

We’re empowering the next generation of physicians with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become leaders in the health care field. The Wertheim College of Medicine, in partnership with local medical institutions, sponsors a wide range of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs.

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Research
We discovered a new broad-based antibiotic and potential new treatments for osteoporosis and vascular calcifications
Community
Our student teams have made 14,000+ household visits to more than 3,500 underserved patients

Research

We are the only medical school in Florida to increase NIH funding last year. The 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research ranks the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine #107 in the nation in National Institutes of Health funding and #39 in anatomy and cell biology research funding. Among public universities, we hold the #69 spot nationwide.

Our new partnership with Baptist Health will further enhance our clinical research opportunities. Join us at the forefront of medical innovation!

Research opportunities

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 our M.D. program.

Explore this path to an M.D. degree

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and staff are a critical resource to our college. We are committed to supporting our employees' excellence, resilience, and vitality throughout their years of service and engagement.