The FMA takes pride in supporting Florida’s physicians, who represent the world’s noblest profession. However, our mission is about the people behind the number – the physicians, residents, and medical students who strive for excellence every day. Read about FMA members like you, stories of their experiences, patient care, legacy-building and more. 

is an educator, an active member of the medical community, and an advocate for excellence in ophthalmic care.
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is an AdventHealth cardiologist and eighth-generation physician who blends science and art with Chinese culture into her medical practice, creating a unique whole-person experience

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Third-year medical student Samari Butler, MPH, is an aspiring pediatrician who sees a strong connection between physician diversity and health equity. “Representation can be so important in decreasing mistrust.”

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FMA President-Elect and Broward Health Chief Medical Officer Joshua Lenchus, DO, RPh, FACP, SFHM, kept his eye on his longtime goal of becoming a physician.

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Family tragedies and a second-grade teacher who “planted a seed” motivated Alma Littles, MD, to become the first in her family to attend college and, ultimately, to practice medicine.

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In recognition of his “humble yet transformative” involvement in the FMA’s CME endeavors, retired Miami pathologist Stephen E. Vernon, MD, received the 2022 FMA Award of Distinguished Service — the association’s highest honor — in the House of Delegates on Sunday, Aug. 7.

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Watson Ducatel, DO, MPH, FACOI, an internal medicine specialist who was recently appointed to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. In an interview with the FMA, Dr. Ducatel shared a personal story about representation in medicine and what it meant to him as a young man growing up in Tampa.

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After shepherding UCF’s medical school into reality, Founding Dean Deborah German, MD, is still on ‘a great adventure.’

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FMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council member Akeim George is the first person in his family to study medicine, his loved ones had a lot to do with his decision to become a physician.

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Through organized medicine, Charles Chase, DO, gives his fellow anesthesiologists a voice and works toward a better future for all Florida physicians.

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Shahnaz Fatteh, MD, credits previous leadership experiences with preparing her to serve as Broward County Medical Association President in 2020.

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As director of YouTube’s new healthcare initiative, FMA member Garth Graham, MD, MPH, aims to connect the platform’s massive audience with information from medical experts.

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The FMA congratulates member Andrea Friall, MD who has been selected to receive the Capital Medical Society’s Thomas L. Hicks, MD Outstanding Physician Award.

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Emergency medicine physician Jayant Rao, MD, FACEP, is starting a new chapter of his career with a focus on ‘teaching people to be well.’

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Kelli Tice Wells, MD, brings an extensive public health background to her role as Florida Blue Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs.

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