Our active-learning, highly collaborative, small-group approach lets you study medical sciences and health professions in an environment designed to provide you with numerous healthcare career pathways. Plus, you won’t have to wait for hands-on experience: with our experiential and service learning focus, you’ll be actively enhancing your skills practically as soon as you arrive.
The College for the Healthcare Professional You Want to Be
Meet our Executive Dean and Professor Eneida Roldán: MD, MPH, MBA Our Mission and Vision: A Collaborative Approach to Healthcare Education
The College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences offers interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Podiatric Medicine, Nursing, Mental Health and Social Work along with departments in Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, and Emergency Management, as well as mental health and podiatry clinics. To develop essential skills and gain insight into diverse healthcare practices and career pathways, students interact with practicing professionals in our community and across strategic partnerships. Our dynamic curriculum, immersive clinical experiences, and a commitment to service, so our graduates are fully prepared to succeed in the complex healthcare ecosystem.
Lead the Future of Healthcare With a Dynamic, Interdisciplinary Education
At Barry University, learning goes beyond the classroom – it’s in every experience, interaction, and hands-on opportunity. Our small class sizes mean personalized support. You won’t just study healthcare – you’ll practice it, surrounded by a network of mentors and peers.
Are you ready to step into an interdisciplinary ecosystem where collaboration leads to innovation and real-world impact?
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Interdisciplinary Education
Healthcare doesn’t work in silos – and neither do we. At the College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences, you’ll learn alongside future nurses, podiatrists, physician assistants, mental health counselors, and emergency management professionals. This cross-disciplinary approach gives you a well-rounded understanding of how every role works together to deliver quality care in hospitals and clinics.
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Experiential and Service-Learning Focus
In the ever-changing field of healthcare, the world is your classroom, and at Barry, we’ll ensure that you are ready to step into it from day one. Whether you're responding to emergencies, supporting mental wellness, or caring for patients in local or global communities – like our podiatric medical students did in the Bahamas – your learning is grounded in real needs, real people, and real outcomes.
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Peer Collaboration
At Barry, you won’t be just another name on the roster. Our small class sizes mean professors know your name and your goals. You’ll grow alongside classmates who challenge and support you.
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Multiple Simulation Labs
Barry University offers cutting-edge simulation labs that give students hands-on, real-world training across disciplines. From the Nursing Simulation Learning Center with life-like mannequins, to the Motion Analysis Center for human movement studies, to advanced Clinical and Anatomy Labs, these environments prepare students to confidently succeed in all types of medical settings.
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AI-Embedded Coursework
Integrating AI into healthcare coursework equips students with critical skills for a rapidly evolving medical landscape. By learning to work alongside AI tools, students gain a deeper understanding of how data can enhance patient care, streamline clinical workflows, and support ethical and effective decision-making.
Personalized Support That Powers You Forward
From the moment you step on campus, you’ll have access to a network of services designed to help you thrive, including the Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA), the Glenn Hubert Learning Center, and dedicated physical and mental health resources. With the right support, there are no limits to what you can achieve.
Academic Support
Through the Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA), every student is assigned a success coach for their first two years. Your success coach guides you with class registration, goal setting, workshops, and regular check-ins to keep you on track. And when you need extra help, the Glenn Hubert Learning Center has you covered with professional tutors specializing in reading, writing, and math.
Mentorship
Our faculty are more than educators; they’re researchers, experts, and changemakers committed to guiding the next generation of healthcare leaders, frontline professionals, and innovators.
Interdisciplinary, Impactful, Innovative
At Barry University, we’re redefining healthcare education. Our programs go beyond the classroom, blending interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experience, community service, and personalized support to empower you to enter the field of healthcare with power and purpose. From our extensive network of partner hospitals to our specialized health clinics, you’ll gain the expertise needed to make a meaningful impact from day one.
Innovation That Moves Healthcare Forward
At Barry University, we are ready to lead the way in health-tech. With AI integrated across the curriculum, our students are learning how to use emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.
A Strong Partnership Network
Located in one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities, Barry students have direct access to South Florida’s leading hospitals as well as community, national and international clinical partners. These include Barry Health Partners: Foot and Ankle Institute, a network of Podiatry Clincs, and the community CARE Center, that offers mental health counseling, assessment, education and research.
Six Pillars, Multiple Healthcare Career Pathways
Department of Health Sciences and Clinical Practice
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Sports Sciences (BS)
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology (BS)
- Master of Science in Kinesiology & Human Performance
- Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology (MS)
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS)
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Physician Assistant Program
EMT Academy
News
CHPMS Top Stories
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Dr. Eneida Roldan Featured in the Sun Sentinel for Her Visionary Leadership in Health Education May 29, 2025
Dr. Eneida Roldan, Executive Dean of the College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences at Barry University, has been recognized in the South Florida Sun Sentinel for her forward-thinking contributions to medical education in Florida.
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Barry University Sport and Exercise Sciences Students Compete at Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup November 08, 2024
Barry University’s Sport and Exercise Sciences students Maya Caon and Jared Ward, under the mentorship of Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, have achieved a major milestone by being selected for the Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup. Their research on the body composition effects of preseason training in women’s NCAA DII basketball players demonstrates how focused training can lead to significant performance gains.
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Dr. Eneida Roldan Named Barry University Executive Dean for the College of Health and Wellness October 10, 2024
Barry University announces the appointment of Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, as Executive Dean for the College of Health and Wellness, effective January 6, 2025.
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Achieving Excellence: Barry University's Success at ACSM Event in New York November 17, 2023
Barry University excels at recent ACSM event! Samuel Vilmeau and Vinicius Ribeiro awarded 2nd place for groundbreaking research in rowing and firefighting.
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The AANA Names Dr. Tony Umadhay a 2023 Fellow September 07, 2023
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has awarded Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Dr. Tony Umadhay, Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University, the designation of Fellow of the AANA (FAANA).
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Excellence Rewarded: Dept. Research Team Wins Rare Dual Awards May 22, 2023
The American College of Sports Medicine held its Spring conference on April 22 in NYC. The Department of Health Promotion and Clinical Practice made waves with exceptional research presentations, including Dr. Papadakis' winning research team in both undergraduate and graduate poster competitions.
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Barry Earns 2023 Exercise is Medicine ® Silver Award April 24, 2023
Barry University's Sport and Exercise Sciences programs awarded 2023 Exercise is Medicine Silver Award for promoting wellness initiatives on campus, led by Prof. Papadakis. Previous wins include Bronze Awards in 2021 and 2022, highlighting Barry's commitment to holistic health for students, faculty, and staff.
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Barry University Nurse Practitioner Students to Host Free Community Health & Wellness Fair April 19, 2023
On Saturday, April 22nd, Barry University’s graduate nurse-practitioner students invite the community to the Miami Shores campus for a day of free health screenings, educational workshops, and entertainment.
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Dr. Inshan Ali Advances Arbovirus Research in New Study April 10, 2023
The Barry professor and master’s candidate recently published the results of his research into the lesser-known arboviruses of the Caribbean in the peer-reviewed journal Viruses.
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Zacharias Papadakis Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine December 13, 2022
The Sport and Exercise Sciences Professor received the prestigious distinction after serving as a longtime member within the organization.