03/12/2026
Congratulations to the medical students and residents recognized at the 7th Annual Medical Students and Residents Research Competition, hosted by the Miami-Dade County Medical Association and the Broward County Medical Association on Saturday, March 7 in Miami.
This year’s competition featured 15 research presentations from medical students, residents, and research fellows across South Florida, highlighting innovative work aimed at advancing medical knowledge, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare. Physician leaders from both counties served as judges, evaluating presentations based on scientific rigor, originality, presentation quality, and clinical relevance.
Among the medical students, the winners were Hope Cherian Florida International University - First Place, Evelyn Echevarria Cruz Nova Southeastern University- Second Place, Annabel Ricci BSc - Honorable Mention, and Hunter Moran Florida International University – Honorable Mention.
The winners in the residents and research fellows category were Carol Williams, MD - First Place, and Kevin Pina, MD - Second Place.
We extend our sincere thanks to the physician judges, doctors Steven Gorin, Julie Kantor, Jorge Marcos, Jean Dominique Morancy, Juan D. Oms, and Eneida Roldan, who generously contributed their expertise, and to Altfest Personal Wealth Management for sponsoring the competition prizes and supporting the professional development of emerging physician leaders.
Through initiatives like this, MDCMA and BCMA continue to strengthen medical education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for physicians at every stage of their careers.