New assistant dean of biomedical sciences seeks to elevate the student experience, plus improve opportunities to develop and mentor future medical professionals in COSAM

Elizabeth “Beth” Hiltbold Schwartz, a proud Auburn alum, is an associate professor at Auburn University in the Department of Biological Sciences and the department’s Undergraduate Program Officer since 2019. Now, her role will expand with a newly created position, assistant dean of biomedical sciences for the College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSAM).

“I am excited to be able to assess the well-known pre-health program at Auburn University,” said Schwartz. “In addition to updating the overall curriculum, I am looking forward to learning about the specific needs of students who want to attend medical or other professional schools. We want to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to move forward as future medical professionals making a difference to patients and their entire communities.”

Schwartz earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn and then her doctorate degree from Emory University. Her research focuses on immunology and host/microbe interactions and has been published and cited in leading journals.

“I will be looking at what we are currently doing and the range of courses we offer these students,” Schwartz added. “I also want to analyze how these courses are scaffolded and if there are opportunities to update the curriculum in ways that would distinguish our program and students.”

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