Class of 2026
St. George’s University Hi, I’m Mayla! I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I’m an FIU alum and spent two years living in Grenada for medical school. I am extremely excited to begin residency in my hometown near friends and family. I spend my free time exercising, reading, traveling and enjoying the outdoors with my dog Bailey (who loves to travel with me!) Fun fact: I competed professionally in salsa dancing
Ross University SOM Hi everyone! I’m Sameer, born and raised in LA/Ventura County, Southern California. Hot-sauce connoisseur, amateur chef, professional eater. Love weightlifting, snowboarding, skateboarding. hiking, scuba-diving, concerts, and occasional climbing. Excited to be here in Miami for the next few years. Fun fact, I restore and customize sneakers, and I used to be a tennis coach.
St. George’s University I’m from Los Angeles, California, I have a maltipoo named Snow and I hope to get him a fur brother/sister soon! In my free time I enjoy finding new restaurants/bars to check out, listening to Cody Rigby’s gospel on Peloton, perreando to Bad Bunny with the Mila Mafia, and taking salsa/bachata classes! I’d like to learn how to play an instrument (I played bells in high school but that doesn’t really count) but we’ll see if time permits!
Ponce Health Sciences University SOM Hi! I'm Jammie, but my family and close friends call me Jay. I'm from Canovanas, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Studied my undergrad in UPRM 💚 and did med school in PHSU 🦁. My family is my everything and I’m so excited to be part of the Kendall EM residency family. I love watching movies and exploring new places. My hobbies are anything that has to do with speed. Right now I enjoy most of my free time watching F1 and making and editing videos using my drone or GoPro
Ross University SOM I was born in Colombia & raised in Miami. I completed undergrad at UF (go gators 🐊) and took some years off before med school to open a restaurant in Jacksonville FL called Shack Maui. I am so excited to be back home close to family and enjoying the Miami culture. My hobbies include going to the gym, playing tennis, yoga/meditation, adventuring, and spending time with my fiancé and our dog.
St. George’s University I was born in Cuba, but have been raised here in Miami. I love walks with my wife (where we end up with plants to take home LOL), making cafecito for my family, photography, and doing Brazilian jiu jitsu when I have time. Fun fact: I held a 2 hour emergency conference regarding what makes a fact fun...
University of Texas SOM at San Antonio Hello, I’m Ben! I am a native Texan and have lived in San Antonio for most of my life. I love to run, play sports, and spend time in nature (I’ve visited 25 national parks and counting!) When I’m not outside, I enjoy making homemade pasta and board games. My wife, Fernanda, and I just moved here with our 2 cats Leaf and Plum and we can’t wait to explore Miami and South Florida!
American University of the Caribbean I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Anything that has to do with sports, I will be there. I was fortunate to have played soccer and basketball in college and continue to try to stay active by running, biking and going to the gym. I recently completed my first half marathon (13.1 miles)! I am interested in global health, EMS and trauma. As a first generation physician, I aspire to inspire everyone surrounding me to believe that dreams are truly possible.
St. George’s University Hi everyone! My name is Christy Ortiz, born and raised in Miami FL (305 till I die😤🫶🏽). I’m a first gen American of Cuban and Colombian descent. The opportunity to be an EM doc in my home town and continue to train while serving the community that raised me has truly been a dream come true! Outside of medicine, I enjoy lifting weights, cooking and eating, going out dancing, fashion, and spending time with my family and friends.
Universidad de Panama Hey There! My name is Chantal, I was born and raised in Panama. I grew up in a very small rural town so moving to Miami is definitely an interesting change. I love to cook and bake, but mostly eat because I am hungry all the time. I enjoy binging netflix shows with my husband or working out. We have two gorgeous doggos who love to play and act crazy: Elliott and Bailey. Fun fact: I am a huge Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Taylor Swift Fan!
San Juan Bautista SOM Hola! My name is Mayra. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, La Isla del Encanto, aka “El Calentón” (iykyk 🐰). My interests in medicine include sports medicine, community outreach and international medicine. I enjoy going to the beach, hiking, trying new restaurants with babe 👩🏽❤️👨🏽, dancing and working out. Fun fact: I was a salsa dancer for ~12 years 💃🏿. So I may try to get back on stage while in Miami.
Class of 2027
St. George’s University ✨ Hi! I’m Madi. I was born in Cuba but have been in Miami for over half my life. FIU and SGU alumni. You’ll most likely find me outside enjoying nature or trying a new restaurant in my free time. I also have the two sweetest cats, Lee and Zim, with whom I am utterly obsessed. ✨ Fun fact: I’ve visited 13 national parks and hope to visit them all.
Ross University SOM I was born in Colombia and raised in Palm Beach County (not the part where people retire lol). Martial artist, calisthenics, video games, binge watcher. I also enjoy board games, nightlife/dancing and watching fútbol (Note: have zero coordination for playing it). Fun fact: I have 13 tattoos (and counting) and I did competitive inline skating as a kid
LECOM-Bradenton ✨ I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, but my family is Dominican! I love being outdoors, so you can catch me at a golf course, playing pickleball, at the beach, rollerblading or going on a walk during my free time! ✨ Fun fact: I’ve never broken a bone!
University of New England I am a first generation American, born and raised in Miami, with a family from Argentina. I’ll definitely miss the seasons and the snow ❄️ but know that the sun ☀️ will definitely do me some good during these years of training! I enjoy traveling, trying new things, going out to dinner 🍽, reading 📖, and doing almost any work out class (especially indoor cycling and hot yoga)🧘🏻♀️.
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hi guys! I’m Trixie. I’m a first gen American born in Miami, Florida. I spent most of my summers in Colombia growing up🇨🇴. I moved to Indiana alone with my then 2 year old daughter Isabella for medical school👩⚕️. I love to dance, travel, work out, and spend quality time going on adventures with my 6 year old. Fun fact: I played football in high school! Position: outside linebacker🏈
Universidad Central del Caribe Born and raised in Cuba, I moved to the United States when I was 19. I lived in Buffalo (NY) for four winters before moving to Miami, and later went to Puerto Rico for medical school. Things I like: traveling, reading, running, baking, and the occasional series binge-watching. Fun fact: I’ve never broken a bone 🦴
SUNY Upstate Medical University I was born and raised in Upstate NY. I have always said that reading is one of life’s greatest blessings, particularly enjoy books on philosophy, physics, theology, certain periods of history, and psychology. I love listening to heavy metal since I was very young 🎸. Fun Fact: I am a huge makeup enthusiast (addict) and I have about 300 eyeshadow palettes in my current collection!🎨
St. George’s University I’m born and raised in Miami and lived in Chicago for 6 years. Before going to medical school, I worked in consumer neuroscience and decorative merchandising. Running, gardening, and my dog are a few of my favorite things. Fun Fact: I grow my own food🥥🥭
I was born in Peru and raised in Tampa, FL. In my free time you’ll catch me at the gym, playing pickleball, raving, traveling, hanging out with friends, supporting my alma mater (go Gators! 🐊) and being lazy with my dog. ✨ Fun fact: I rescued a 3 month old pup right before starting med school!
NSU KPCOM Born and raised in Miami. For me Family is always first and I would not be where I am today without their love and support. I’m a proud husband and father of 2 amazing kids that I always strive to set an example for 👨👩👧👦. I have a long history of working in this community, 1st as a Paramedic in the ED 🚑, then as a Firefighter 👩🏼🚒 , and now serving as a Resident 👨🏻⚕️ Fun fact: I love cooking, before medicine I actually wanted to be a chef! 👨🏽🍳🍳
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine ✨ I was born in La Plata, Argentina and grew up here in South Florida. I love playing soccer, volleyball, and tennis. Im a huge soccer fanatic and my team from Argentina is Racing Club de Avellaneda. I enjoy boating, traveling, cooking asados, exploring wilderness, and spending time mith my dog Rio🐶. Im interested in Ultrasound emergency medicine especially TEE 🤓 ✨ Fun facts: Im 6’7” and I drink mate 🧉 every day
Class of 2028
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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St. George's University
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University Dr Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
St. George's University
American University of the Caribbean
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine