Welcome to The MediLaw Awards, an esteemed ceremony dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the outstanding achievements of residents from diverse teaching institutions across the state of Florida. This event serves as a testament to their unwavering hard work, exceptional dedication, and significant contributions to their respective residency programs.
As we gather to honor these exemplary residents, we also extend our recognition to the dedicated program coordinators who have played a pivotal role in shaping these residents' journeys. Their steadfast dedication, guidance, and support have been instrumental in nurturing the talents and capabilities of these individuals throughout their residency.
In addition to recognizing residents and program coordinators, The MediLaw Awards proudly applaud medical professionals who have demonstrated a commitment above and beyond the call of duty. These professionals have safeguarded the integrity of their specialties while simultaneously offering exceptional care, knowledge, and expertise to the community.
All finalists have the distinct honor of being invited to The MediLaw Awards ceremony to celebrate their remarkable achievements. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of crystal awards to the winners, symbolizing their dedication and excellence in the field of medicine.
Furthermore, the recognition doesn't end with the ceremony. Winners and finalists alike will be celebrated through various channels, including a press release and prominent features on The MediLaw Firm website and across social media platforms. As a lasting tribute to their accomplishments, all finalists and winners will also be featured in “The MediLaw Firm Awards Magazine Edition," ensuring their achievements are widely acknowledged and appreciated.
The MediLaw Awards stand as a testament to the commitment and excellence within the medical community, honoring those who contribute significantly to the advancement of healthcare and the well-being of our communities.
Your nominations help The MediLaw Firm and its sponsors to reward excellence, hard work, and persistence in the healthcare community. Nominations close January 2024.
This is your opportunity to recognize your mentors and colleagues for the valuable work they do and their contributions to the community. Nominations can be submitted online through the MediLaw Awards page or can be sent via email to aileen@themedilawfirm.com.
Nominees may be self-nominated or nominated by colleagues, supervisors, patients, or other members of the healthcare community.
The MediLaw Awards committee will review all nominations and select the winner based on the demonstrated excellence in patient care, leadership, innovation, community engagement, and professional development.
The Resident of the Year award is designed to honor a medical resident who has displayed exceptional dedication, compassion, and skill in their role. This award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in providing exemplary patient care, demonstrating leadership qualities, and contributing significantly to the medical community.
Criteria and Requirements:
Nominees must submit a current vitae/resume detailing relevant research, professional experience, and community engagement activities.
The Physician of the Year Award is a prestigious accolade dedicated to honoring exemplary medical professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, and expertise in safeguarding the integrity of their specialty. This award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting unwavering excellence in patient care, knowledge, and overall contributions to the well-being of the community.
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The Veterinarian of the Year Award is a distinguished honor celebrating the exceptional contributions of veterinary professionals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment, compassion, and expertise in the care of animals. This accolade recognizes veterinarians who have gone above and beyond, exemplifying excellence in their field and significantly impacting animal health and welfare.
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The Arnold A. Adams Award, a distinguished recognition within The MediLaw Awards, stands as a tribute to the remarkable journey and resilience demonstrated by healthcare professionals on their path to becoming doctors. This award is dedicated to honoring the tenacity and determination that doctors embody, triumphing over adversity to reach the pinnacle of their careers. The stories of dedication, persistence, and the unwavering pursuit of success are the narratives that The MediLaw Firm aims to acknowledge and celebrate.
Named after Arnold A. Adams, the visionary founder of The MediLaw Awards, this accolade is a testament to his enduring commitment to supporting and recognizing the resilience of healthcare professionals. Arnold A. Adams' legacy continues to inspire, and his dedication to uplifting the healthcare community has been passed on to his son, Max Adams. Max Adams, carrying the torch of his father's vision, remains committed to honoring and celebrating the extraordinary stories of persistence and success within the medical field.
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AWARD SPEAKERS
Claudia Valderrama, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Hermes Flores, MD, PhD
Professor of Public Health Sciences & Medicine
Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Parham Eftekhari, DO
COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR WINNER
Tracy L. Moore, MALS
University of Miami Department of Pathology
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Juan Carlos Murillo, MD
Mount Sinai Internal Medicine Residency Program
Stella Kocovic Villacorta, DO
Broward Health Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program
Calvin J. Rushing, DPM
Westside Regional Medical Center Podiatry Residency Program
Monica Lynn Vega, MD
Jackson Memorial Hospital Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Residency Program
Proud Sponsors of the 2018 MEDILAW AWARDS
AWARD SPEAKERS
Richard Smith, MD
Emergency Medicine
Barry Poplaw, MD
Emergency Medicine
Juan Paramo, MD
Surgical Oncology
Nilda M. Gonzalez, MHSA
University of Miami Director
COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR WINNER
Yuli Simon
University of Miami Dermatology & Dermatopathology Cutaneous Surgery
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Valeria Alfano, DPM
Westchester General Podiatry Residency Program
Andre Coombs, MD
Mount Sinai Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program
Suchismita Tia Paul, MD
University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital Dermatology Residency Program
Michael Madden, DO, MA
Broward Health Medical Center Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program
PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Gerardo Ferrer, MD
Psychiatry
Parham Eftekhari, DO
Nephrology
Russell Hamarnah, DMD
Dentistry
VETERINARY MEDICINE OF THE YEAR WINNER
Mileydi Perez, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Proud Sponsors of the 2019 MEDILAW AWARDS
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Teron Verma, MD, MS
Aventura Hospital Psychiatry
Angela Richardson, MD, PhD
University of Miami Neurosurgery
Karen Rosen, DO
Larkin Community Hospital Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Joshua Epstein, DPM
Westside Regional Medical Center Podiatry
Sishir Mannava, MD
University of Miami Neurology
Khaled Algashaamy, MD
University of Miami Pathology
Jeffrey McBride, MD., PhD
University of Miami Dermatology
COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR WINNER
Kami Knight, MSMS, MSRS
Aventura Hospital Psychiatry
PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Larry N. France, MD
Anesthesiology
Claudia Valderrama, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Jonathan L. Rakofsky, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Jaime Carbonell, DPM
Podiatry
Clara Alvarez
Psychiatry
Proud Sponsors of the 2020 MEDILAW AWARDS
RESIDENT OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Benedict Wu, DO., PhD
Broward Health Dermatology
Edison Castro, DO
Westchester General Hospital Family Medicine
Ginger Shupe, MD
Larkin Community Psychiatry
Megan Winter, DO
Mount Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine
Patrick Zito, DO., PHARMD
Larkin Community Hospital Dermatology
COORDINATOR WINNERS
Angela Taylor
Aventura Hospital Emergency Medicine
Coretha Davis
University of Miami Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
PHYSICIAN WINNERS
Alvaro Garcia, MD., FACS
General & Bariatric Surgery
Armando Villamil, DVM., PhD
Veterinary Medicine
Douglas Hornsby, MD
Radiology
Haaris Mir, MD., FACS
Plastic Surgery
Luis Quinones, DMD
Dentistry
Maykel Trotter, MD
Internal Medicin
Peter Hanna, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgery
A TRIBUTE TO HEROES BEHIND THE FRONT LINES
In the face of unprecedented global challenges during the recent pandemic, a heartfelt tribute was dedicated to the unsung heroes who stood unwaveringly behind our healthcare workers. This recognition honors the exceptional efforts of individuals who, though only sometimes in the spotlight, played pivotal roles in supporting the monumental task of safeguarding public health.
From the diligent nurses offering unwavering care to the tireless cleaning crews maintaining a sanitary environment, the dedicated kitchen staff providing nourishment, and countless others who played crucial roles, this recognition pays tribute to the holistic teamwork that characterized our response to the global crisis.
Carlos M. Cordero Jr. RN, MSN
Hialeah Hospital
Danay Rodriguez Arritola
Hialeah Hospital
Denise Hernandez
Figueroa Coral Gables Chief Nursing Officer
Jonathan Fraginals
Coral Gables Director of Nursing for Critical Care Services
Mayda Cruz-Soler
Hialeah Hospital
Norma Montalban
Palmetto General Hospital
Pablo Mora
Nort Shore Medical Center and Florida Medical Center
Seena Jose
Hialeah Hospital
Sergio Alvarez
Coral Gables Hospital
Sinai Penalver
Hialeah Hospital
Tiffany Mitchell
Aventura Environmental Team
MEET OR JUDGES
Juan Paramo, MD
Surgical Oncology
Romualdo Segurola, MD, FACS
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
Claudia Valderrama, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
RESIDENT WINNERS
Anthony Ferrantella, MD
University of Miami General Surgery Residency Program
Monika Kunder Ducharme, DDS
University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital Maxillofacial Surgery
Victoria Knauf, DPM
Jackson South Medical Center Podiatry
Minh Quan Le, MD
University of Miami Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
Raheel Zubair, MD
Broward Health Dermatology Residency Program
Gliceida Galarza Fortuna, MD
Mount Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program
Stefani Sorensen, DO
Mount Sinai Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program
PHYSICIAN WINNERS
Cynthia Rogers, MD
Dermatology
Edelberto D. Cuevas, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Adam Oxios, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Cesar Jara, MD., FSCAI, FACC
Cardiology
Robert Norton, MD., FAOOS
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
ARNOLD A. ADAMS AWARD
Mohammed Samiullah, MD
Broward Health Internal Medicine Residency Program
RESIDENT WINNERS
Alexandria McCloud, DPM
Palmetto General Hospital Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Christian Trujillo, MD
University of Miami Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Eric C. Walker, MD
University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital Family Medicine
Kristy A. Fisher, MD
Aventura Hospital Psychiatry
Mason Henehan, MD
Broward Health Dermatology
Peach Supupramai, DO
Broward Health Family Medicine
Ruben Porudominsky, MD
Mount Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine
Yelizaveta Kotlyarova, DPM
Keralty Hospital Podiatry
PHYSICIAN WINNERS
Ankeet Choxi, MD
Pain Medicine
Faten Edriskhalaf, OD
Optometry
Imani Thornton, MD
Anesthesia
Jose Garri, MD
Plastic Surgery
Luis Marin, DPM
Podiatry
Maria Oliveira, DVM
Veterinary Medicine
COORDINATOR WINNERS
Arniece Gutierrez
HCA Florida Westside Hospital
Carlene Baroody
Mount Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine