The #MedCanes Ambassador Program is an initiative that appoints outstanding students as representatives of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Handpicked every semester, our ambassadors assume a crucial role in spotlighting the achievements of our medical school community to a national audience of academicians.
Benefits
- Showcase the medical school journey, highlighting your personal accomplishments as well as the outstanding achievements of your classmates, on a national platform.
- Strengthen your social media presence by elevating your profile in the online medical community and expanding your reach to a wider audience.
- Expand your network by connecting with esteemed faculty, fellow students, influential leadership figures, and other passionate #MedCanes Ambassadors.
Now accepting applications for fall 2025!
Our Ambassadors
The #MedCanes Ambassadors serve for one semester as official representatives of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Spring 2025
- Claudia Kersting, M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences, Class of 2025
Interests: Biomedical Graduate Student Government, Class Representative for cohort in M.S. Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences program - Sai Phommavongsa, M.D., Class of 2028
Interests: Surgical, ortho spine, neuro spine, gym, photography, social media Part of: OSIG (Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group), NSIG, MCAT tutor for premedley, Cofounder of Coalition for Antimicrobial Research and Education (CARE) - Ariane Leconte, M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences, Class of 2025
Interests: Cosmetic derm
Fall 2024
- Yasmine Mohseni, M.D. Class of 2029
Interests: Dermatology, skin cancer, AI integration, cooking/baking
Spring 2024
- Amanda Kaine, M.S. in Biomedical Sciences Class of 2024
Interests: DOCS, DCSR- Miami Street Medicine and Disaster Response Team, Canes for Change, Medical Missions Abroad, Senator for GSA of Masters of Biomedical Sciences (MiBS), and Researcher at Ryder Trauma Center
- Victoria Jenifer, M.D. Class of 2026
Interests: SNMA and First-Generation Medicine
Fall 2023
- Brett Frank, M.D./M.P.H. Class of 2026
Specialty: Sports Med & Ortho
Interests: Class of 2026 Student Council, AMA, UM Student Climate Committee, Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group, and Plastic Surgery Interest Group
- Kimberly Williams, M.D. Class of 2025
Specialty: Dermatology
Interests: Student National Medical Association, Student Government Association, UM Dermatology Interest Group, and National Medical Association