About

Dr. Reuter received his medical degree and research doctorate from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz/Germany. In July of 1988, he moved to England, where he worked in the Department for Orthopaedic Surgery at the James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth.

After publishing his first book in early 1989, Dr. Reuter co-founded a medical magazine for students and contributed to other publications. However, his primary focus was soon on compiling medical, dental, and scientific dictionaries and databases for print and digital publications.

In 1998, Dr. Reuter moved to Florida and founded Reuter Medical Inc., a medical and scientific reference publishing company. Overall, he compiled, published, edited, or contributed to more than 100 dictionaries and other publications that have been published in six languages and 19 countries.

However, the company's focus evolved starting in 2012 from developing and preparing content to include the production of textbooks for students in the health/medical sciences and beyond.

In 2010, Dr. Reuter set out to fulfill his life-long ambition to teach at a university and to help students achieve their dream of becoming health professionals. He loved teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and tried to inspire students to push themselves to success when courses became more challenging. After retiring from his full-time faculty position in early 2024, Dr. Reuter continues to teach part-time as adjunct professor.

He also created an impressive research portfolio, often working with undergraduate and graduate students. For more on this, go to Research.

You can contact Dr. Reuter via this form.

Education

Ph.D., Clinical Chemistry/Laboratory Medicine, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz/Germany, Thesis: Monitoring thrombosis prophylaxis with low-dose heparin-dihydroergotamine.
M.D., Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz/Germany

Teaching Experience

Associate professor, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2020 – 2024
Assistant professor, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2011 –2020
Adjunct & Assistant professor, School of Allied Health, Hodges University, 2010 – 2011
Adjunct professor, College of Health Professions, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2010 – 2011

Courses taught at FGCU

BSC 1085C Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab: First part of a two-semester course primarily intended and designed for health science majors. Topics covered include Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Cells & Tissues, Integumentary system, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Nervous system, Special senses, and Endocrine system.
BSC 1086C Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab: Second part of a two-semester course primarily intended and designed for health science majors. Topics covered include Cardiovascular system, Lymphatic system, Immune system, Digestives system, Nutrition & Metabolism, Urinary system, Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-base Balance, and Reproductive system.
Honors BSC 1085C Human Anatomy & Physiology I with lab: Scholarly-enriched course taught as part of a First-Year Honors Sequence.
Honors BSC 1086C Human Anatomy & Physiology II with lab: Scholarly-enriched course taught as part of a First-Year Honors Sequence.
NGR 6156 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology I: First part of a two-semester course for students in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. The focus is on advanced anatomy and physiology of the human body, with emphasis on the body’s homeostasis mechanisms.
NGR 6165 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology II: Second part of a two-semester course for students in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. The focus is on advanced anatomy and physiology of the human body, with emphasis on the body’s homeostasis mechanisms.

Courses taught at Hodges University

BSC 2021 Anatomy & Physiology I with lab: First part of a two-semester sequence designed for students in health-related fields. Investigates the structure and function of the human body and covers the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and how these systems integrate with other systems.
BSC 2022 Anatomy & Physiology II with lab: Second part of a two-semester sequence designed for students in health-related fields. The course covers the structure and function of the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems and how these systems integrate and function with other systems.
BSC 2001 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology I: First part of a two-semester course primarily intended and designed for students on an Associate in Sciences track. The course provides an introduction to the basic structure and function of the human body organ systems. Beginning at the cellular level, the course covers the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
BSC 2002 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II: Second part of a two-semester course primarily intended and designed for students on an Associate in Sciences track continuing with the basic structure and function of the human body organ systems. It covers the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
BSC 1100 Introduction into Health Sciences: Designed and intended for students on an Associate in Sciences track. The course is intended to strengthen the skills necessary for success in the health sciences program. Group projects and assignments, in-class activities, class lectures, and problem-based learning techniques are used to examine various topics in the health sciences, strengthening collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Awards and Scholarships

2022 Dr. Elaine Marieb Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
2021 Dr. Elaine Marieb Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Nominated for the 2021 John Herman Award for Excellence in General Education
Undergraduate Scholarly Award 2019-2020 Office of Undergraduate Scholarship
Beautiful Teaching Award Lucas Center for Faculty Development Fall 2020
Meant to be Mentor Office of Undergraduate Studies Fall 2019
Nominated for the 2017-2018 Office of Undergraduate Studies FGCU Excellence in Mentoring Award
Nominated for Dr. Helen Mamarchev Distinguished Advisor Award 2018
2017 Team Faculty Service Excellence Award Exercise is Medicine Team, Florida Gulf Coast University
2016 Excellence in Teaching Award, Sigma Alpha Phi, The National Society of Leadership and Success, FGCU chapter, April 28, 2016
2015 Robert B. Anthony Scholarship, Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)
Nominated for Florida Gulf Coast University Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2014

Internal Grants

2023 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 430.10, April 2023
2022 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 924.00, December 2022
2022 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 456.00, April 2022
2022 Lucas Center Spring Faculty Development Grant, $ 750.00, February 2022
2021 Marieb College of Health & Human Services Mini-grant, The impact of health behaviors and habits on bone density in a young adult population, $ 5,250.00
2021 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 525.00, December 2021
2021 Lucas Center Summer Faculty Travel Awards to Enhance Higher Education Pedagogy, $ 400.00, July 2021
W.I.S.E.R. Eagles (work-study research assistants) Summer 2021, one student
2021 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 512.22, April 2021
W.I.S.E.R. Eagles (work-study research assistants) Spring 2021, two students
W.I.S.E.R. Eagles (work-study research assistants) Fall 2020, two students
2020 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 1045.00, April 2020
2020 Lucas Center Faculty Travel Awards to Enhance Higher Education Pedagogy Poster Presentation at 2020 SoTL Commons Conference, $ 500.00, February 2020
2019 Lucas Center Student-Faculty Enrichment Support, $ 500.00, April 2019
2019 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 1050.00, April 2019
2017 Lucas Center Faculty Travel Awards to Enhance Higher Education Pedagogy, $392.00 October 2017
2016 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 865.05, December 2016
2016 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 806.20, April 2016
2015 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $814.41, December 2015
2015 Lucas Center Faculty Travel Grant, $408.00, April 2015
2015 FGCU Professional Development Fund Grant, $ 1316.00, April 2015
2014 FGCU Undergraduate Research Support Award (URSA) 2D:4D Ratio and Anthropometric and Physiology Differences in Men and Women, $979.90, May 2014

University and College Service

FGCU Student Success Council, 2020 - 2022
FGCU Honors Executive Board, 2019 - 2022
QEP Lead Faculty – Scholarly Activities, Office of Undergraduate Scholarship, 2017 – 2018
Chair Editorial Board Aquila: The FGCU Student Research Journal, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2015 – 2018
Co-Director Institute for Technological Innovation (i-Health Training Innovations), 2015 – 2017
Co-Chair 4th Annual Conference on Student Engagement and Persistence (January 29, 2016)
Engagement & Retention Management Committee (ERMC), 2015 – 2017
Senate Planning and Budget Advisory Committee (SPBAC), 2015 – 2017
Co-Chair 3rd Annual Conference on Student Engagement and Persistence (January 30, 2015)
Engagement & Retention Management Committee (ERMC) Subgroup Retention, 2015 – 2016
Faculty Advisor Aquila: The FGCU Student Research Journal, 2014 - 2018
Student Conduct Committee, 2013 – 2019
Academic Integrity Committee, 2013 – 2019
Grants and Research Team, 2012 – 2016
Co-Organizer and Judge FGCU Research Day, 2013 – 2016
Faculty Advisor The Ladybug Project Student Club, 2011 – 2014
Faculty Advisor Martial Arts Student Club, 2011 – 2012

Community Service

Co-organizer Survivors Stepping Out Walk, C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention, 2011 – 2014
Co-organizer fundraiser Arts for Africa for The Ladybug Project, 2011 – 2013
Co-organizer fundraiser An Evening of African Enchantment for the African Network of Southwest Florida, 2013