A Vision Takes Shape
At FIU Medicine, we have reached an inflection point. What began in 2009 as a bold, community-based experiment has developed into a fully integrated academic health enterprise. With foundational clinical partnerships now firmly in place, we are no longer preparing for the future. We are building it, patient by patient, discovery by discovery, and physician by physician.
An Expanding Alliance for Training and Care
FIU Medicine and Baptist Health deepen their partnership through growing residency programs and an on-campus academic medical center.
Florida's First Pediatric Robotic Heart Surgery
Showcasing the power of academic medicine
Faculty Spotlights
Restful Aging
Jennifer L. Martin, Ph.D.
“Sleep is not a luxury—it’s one of the most accessible and powerful foundations for healthy aging.
Sideline Legend
John Uribe, M.D.
“Medicine is a privilege. Athletes place what they love most in your hands.”
Alumni Profiles
Pioneering Panther
Dillon Arango ’08, M.D. ’13,
brings expertise home as orthopedic surgeon.
Advocating for Women’s Health
Veronica Alvarez-Galiana, M.D. ’15,
fights for patients beyond the examination room.
The First Cut
Jason Liounakos, M.D. ’15,
is FIU Medicine’s first practicing neurosurgeon.
Research Spotlights
Building the Bridge From Discovery to Treatment
Extending the shelf life of living heart valves for pediatric transplants
New Hope for Glioblastoma Patients
Higher-dose proton therapy improved survival without increasing side effects
Out of Sync
Uncovering how HIV disrupts the lung’s internal clock, fueling inflammation
FIU Home
Meeting Patients Where They Are
This is FIU HOME—Houseless Outreach for Medical Equity—our students took to the streets of downtown Miami to provide care to houseless patients. Immerse yourself in a photo collection that showcases our students' dedication to their community.
Philanthropy Spotlights
A World-class City Needs World-class Care
Helen and Jacob Shaham’s landmark gift reflects their vision for a premier healthcare destination in South Florida
Investing in Excellence
Full-Ride Scholarships for Exceptional Medical Students The Taño Family Dean’s Scholarship provides full-ride tuition coverage, a housing stipend, and a research stipend, enabling outstanding students to pursue their dream.
NeighborhoodHelp 2.0
A new chapter in community-centered care and a $1 million gift from the Green Family Foundation is powering the next chapter of this signature FIU Medicine initiative.
Create Brighter Futures in Medicine
Your generosity has the power to make dreams come true for medical students of all backgrounds while impacting healthcare and improving the lives of our community.
Class Notes
As our alumni network grows, so does its collective impact on healthcare, research and community service. See how FIU Medicine graduates are leading the way in 2026.
Fall 2026
The 2026 edition of FIU Medicine Magazine puts a year of transformative growth into perspective. Learn about the expansion of our alliance with Baptist Health, Florida’s first pediatric robotic heart surgery and the largest philanthropic commitment in our university’s history.