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At the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine innovative education meets forward-thinking research to shape unstoppable leaders in health care.
At the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine innovative education meets forward-thinking research to shape unstoppable leaders in health care.
100%
Class of 2025 Match 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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
2025 Medical Faculty and Student Awards
FIU Honors Dr. Noël Barengo with 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award
FIU graduate programs rank among the nation’s top 50
2025 Recipients of the Robert Kemper Award for Professionalism in Medicine
FIU Med student-led initiative wins FIU Outstanding Service Award
In the News - April 2025