Medical Parents Association

We are thrilled to have you as members of our ’Med Cane Family!

Welcome, parents and families, we are thrilled to have you as members of our ’Med Cane Family!

The mission of the Medical Parents Association (MPA) is to establish and enhance a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and its administration, faculty, students, and their families. The MPA is not just for parents – we encourage other family members to get involved to show their support in their student’s medical education. Stay connected with your student and the Miller School community by using this website as a central resource.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the Miller School of Medicine at parents@med.miami.edu to find out how you can get involved and make an impact!

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Annual membership is $250, a cumulative giving of $1000 earns you reserved seating at your family member's Commencement ceremony, a special honor that underscores our appreciation for your support.

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Miller School Student Class Updates – Spring 2025

M.D./M.P.H., Class of 2025

Frantzia M. Jeanty

Jeanty didn’t wait for her M.D./M.P.H. to start giving back. She’s been volunteering at the Miller School’s free clinic at the Center for Haitian Studies. As an undergraduate she translated Haitian Creole at health fairs. As a medical student she works with patients. The work involved scheduling patients, translating and helping with clinic logistics and making follow-up calls to check in with patients. Presently, as a regular upperclassman volunteer, she mentors first-year medical students. Read the full story here.
M.D., Class of 2025

Matthew Ryan

“My dad always raved about the good patient encounters and the patients he had. He taught me it’s a pretty big honor in helping other people try to get better,” said Dr. Matthew Ryan, who formally earned his M.D. degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s commencement ceremony on May 10. “Seeing that from a young age was my first introduction into medicine. That’s how I got started on that path.” Read the full story here.

M.D., Class of 2025

Terry Derias

Growing up, Derias encountered poverty and associated health issues on her summer visits to her family’s village in Egypt. She lost family members, who passed away far too young because the barriers to care were just too high. That was hard to deal with when she was a child. Now, it’s a motivator. Read the full story here.
M.D./M.P.H., Class of 2025

Kelby Hunt

Hunt then developed a course that educates medical students and residents about the fertility issues facing their profession. She plans to be involved in academic medicine after medical school and looks forward to teaching the course she created. Read the full story here.