Preparing for Interviews Miller School of Medicine

Below is a list of some of our medical specialties for students to explore. For more information on subspecialties, the type of training required, competitiveness of the specialty, and additional resources please visit the AAMC Careers in Medicine website.

Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation, obstetric, or diagnostic procedure. It is the anesthesiologist's foremost purpose and concern to protect the patient's well-being and safety just prior to, during, and after surgery. The practice of anesthesiology includes a wide spectrum of patients: all ages, all degrees of illnesses and both sexes. The subspecialties include: pediatric, cardiac, neuro, obstetrical, ambulatory anesthesia as well as critical care medicine and pain management. Most information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Student Interest Group in Anesthesiology (SIGA)

The purpose of the Student Interest Group in Anesthesiology is to provide exposure and guidance for all students interested in the field of anesthesiology. We offer hands-on airway and IV workshops, social events, journal clubs, and advising sessions throughout the year. Anesthesiology is a specialty which offers a unique mix of patient contact, OR time, and hands- on procedures, with sub-specialties in pediatrics, obstetrics, cardiothoracic surgery, critical care, and chronic pain management, etc.
- President: Ahmed Yousef
- Vice President: Wendy Yang
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christian Diez & Dr. Jack Louro
RMC Anesthesia Interest Group (RMC AIG)

The purposes of this organization is to promote interest and support of graduate Anesthesiology research experiences; provide internal/external presentation opportunities for medical students interested in Anesthesiology; provide career development and networking opportunities for medical students interested in Anesthesia; mentoring and guidance to medical students seeking shadowing opportunities in the field of anesthesia.
- President: Danick Joseph
- Vice President: Hardik Patel
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. William Caskey
Resources
Dermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology--the diagnosis of skin diseases including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic--and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Andrea Maderal
- Dr. Brian Morrison
Student Interest Groups

Dermatology Interest Group (DIG)

The purpose of Dermatology Interest Group is to provide a support group and community for students considering a career in dermatology; opportunities for students to form productive relationships with other students and members in the field of dermatology; a forum for communication and accurate information exchange between students, residents, and faculty members on topics pertinent to a career in dermatology; and a network for collaboration on projects and volunteer and service activities at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
- President: Andjela Egger
- Vice President: Christina Kursewicx
- Research Liaisons: John Tsatalis & Vivien Chen
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Andrea Maderal
Resources
Emergency Medicine
Emergency medicine focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury. A high-pressure, fast-paced, and diverse specialty, emergency medicine requires a broad base of medical knowledge and a variety of well-honed clinical and technical skills. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Jennifer Jackson
- Dr. Christophor Freeman
- Dr. Patricia De Melo Panakos
- Dr. Kelly Medwid
- Dr. Hector Chavez - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Dr. Sara Cortes - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Student Interest Groups

Emergency Medicine Student Association (EMSA)

The purpose of the Emergency Medicine Student Association is to promote awareness of emergency medicine by granting experiences in the emergency department, having invited speakers discuss current topics in the field, and learning new skills that are necessary for this specialty.
- President: Emily Prince-Ralby
- Vice President: Malcolm Palmer
- Mentorship Coordinator: Alex Skelton
- Shadowing Coordinator: Kasha Bornstein
- Symposium Coordinators: Emily Dawra & Tara Tardino
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Jackson
RMC Emergency Medicine

The Regional Medical Campus Emergency Medicine Interest Group is an organization dedicated to providing students with opportunities for education, experience, and mentorship in the field of emergency medicine. We accomplish this through a variety of projects and events that allow students to interact with both patients and physicians in Palm Beach County.
- President: Andrew Faus
- Vice President: Luis Gutierrez
- Miami Campus Liaison: Tara Tardino
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Jackson
Resources
Family Medicine
Family medicine is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family, and is trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. Family medicine physicians receive a broad range of training that includes internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Although the scope and practice of family medicine is broad, it is a precise discipline, integrating a unique blend of biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences. Family physicians possess unique attitudes, skills, and knowledge that qualify them to provide continuing and comprehensive medical care, health maintenance, and preventive services. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)

The mission of the Family Medicine Interest Group is to foster interest and learning in students about the area of Family Medicine, with the intention of recruiting aspiring physicians to become Family Medicine Physicians. To accomplish this, we aim to nurture mentorship among medical students, residents, and faculty/staff within the community. It is our highest priority to promote the field of Family Medicine as a necessary specialty in advancing the quality of medical care and the health and wellbeing of the population. The goals of the FMIG are to advocate for the area of Family Medicine on a local and national level, emphasize its importance within communities (especially those underserved), and strive to increase the incorporation of family medicine practice into the medical education curriculum. It is our belief that within all caring and effective physicians is a strong foundation in Family Medicine.
- President: Samantha Keefer
- Vice President/MS4 Liaison: Preston Christensen
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marie Denise Gervais
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General Surgery
General surgeons are trained to manage a broad spectrum of diseases and injuries affecting almost any area of the body that requires surgical intervention. These physicians are involved in diagnosis, preoperative, operative and postoperative care of the surgical patient, and they are trained to provide comprehensive management of trauma and complete care of critically ill patients with underlying surgical conditions. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)

The purpose of Association of Women Surgeons is to inspire, encourage, and enable aspiring women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals. We wish to advance to the highest standards of competence and ethical behavior. Our goals include enhancing and facilitating interaction among women surgeons and “surgeons to be” throughout the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, while promoting professional growth and development.
- President: Kirby Quinn
- Vice President: Narges Maskan
- Mentorship Coordinators: Anabel Epstein & Jordan Mandell
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ann-Christina Brady
Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA)

The Global Surgery and Anesthesia Student Alliance, the UMMSM division of the Global Surgery Student Alliance, is a network of medical students interested in improving the accessibility, availability, and quality of surgical care in resource-limited settings. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and local, national, and international opportunities in global surgery. We aspire to be a platform for UMMSM students to engage in research and innovation, professional networking, and conscious volunteerism.
- Presidents: Brea Wiley & Will Pavlis
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rishi Rattan
Surgical Subspecialty Interest Group (SSIG)

The purpose of SSIG is to provide interested students further insight into the realm of surgical subspecialties through networking with faculty, residents and students with similar interests. It will expose students to many opportunities such as shadowing in clinic and operating room, hands-on workshops, research, and humanitarian projects.
- Presidents: Jenna Davis & Taylor Hartlein
- Vice President: Joan “Christie” Rutledge
- Research Chair: Chase Carto
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Lew
RMC Surgery

The purpose of Surgical Interest Group is to provide a support group and community for students considering a career in surgery; provide opportunities for students to form productive relationships with other students and members in the field of surgery and surgical specialties; provide a forum for communication and accurate information exchange between students, residents, and faculty members on topics pertinent to a career in surgery; provide a network for collaboration on projects and volunteer and service activities at the main and regional campuses of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine; provide activities, assistance, and opportunities specifically for 3- and 4-year medical
students, given the more advanced and specific interests that upperclassmen have; and provide 1st and 2nd year students at the Main Medical Campus information regarding the opportunities they will have 3rd and 4th year at the Regional Medical Campus.
- President: Bradley Lezak
- Vice President: Jenna Davis
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Itzhak Shasha
Resources
Internal Medicine
Internists are personal physicians who provide long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses in adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance use disorder, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. An internal medicine physician's primary responsibilities include health maintenance and disease screening, the diagnosis and care of acute and chronic medical conditions, management of patients with multiple, complex medical problems, and serving as consultants to other disciplines such as surgery, obstetrics, and family medicine. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)

The objectives of IMIG are to foster student awareness and interest in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties; to create a faculty mentorship program to advise students about career opportunities in Internal Medicine; to offer students a series of interactive learning sessions with internal medicine faculty and residents; to sponsor educational programs for the USMS and JMH communities regarding health care issues; to join with the Pediatrics and Family Medicine clubs for collaborative efforts under the Primary Care Forum; to establish an environment which cultivates the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the medical profession.
- President: Morgan Karetnick
- Vice President: Kelsey Matteson
- Shadowing Coordinator: Maggie Holzworth
- Mentorship Coordinator: Alison Ohringer
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amar Deshpande
RMC Internal Medicine

The objectives of RMC-IMIG are as follows:
To foster student awareness, interest, and professional growth in Internal Medicine and its subspecialties by: Offering students a series of interactive learning sessions with internal medicine faculty and residents, especially those with public health interests; Linking students at the Miami Campus to internal medicine resources at the Regional Campus and vice versa; Establishing an environment that cultivates the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the medical profession.
- President: Angela McGaugh
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gauri Agarwal
Resources
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) training and practice synthesizes the disciplines of both internal medicine and pediatrics. Med-Peds physicians tend to the care of patients throughout their life span. Caring for multiple generations of the same family requires an understanding of family dynamics, epidemiology and the impact of acute or chronic illness at all ages, all in the context of family systems. Med-Peds physicians draw from the knowledge and skills of pediatricians and internists to bring breadth and flexibility in their approach to clinical medicine. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Resources
Neurology
Neurology involves the treatment of disease or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and autonomic nervous system, as well as the blood vessels that relate to these structures. Neurologists treat patients who have a variety of disorders, including headaches, strokes, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, dystonia, muscular dystrophy, peripheral nerve disease, learning disorders, traumatic injuries to the nervous system, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Alzheimer's disease. Some neurologists are also engaged in neurological rehabilitation. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Yolanda Reyes-Iglesias
- Dr. Leticia Tornes
Student Interest Groups

Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)

SIGN is a network of more than 150 chapters in medical schools across the United States and Canada. SIGN fosters medical student interest in neurology by providing opportunities to participate in clinical, research, and service activities in neurology, increasing the student’s neurologic knowledge. Members also get the chance to connect with students, residents, and faculty that share an interest in neurology through local events, national seminars, and the American Academy of Neurology.
- President: Sai Polineni
- Vice Presidents: Sopiko Jimsheleishvili, Jessica Valido & Jessica Hunter
- Research Liaison: Michelle Caunca
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Yolanda Reyes-Iglesias
Resources
Neurosurgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution. Neurosurgeons diagnose problems through physical examination using tools such as magnetic resonance imaging and cranial taxonomy scans. Neurosurgery requires manual dexterity and intense concentration when dealing with delicate parts of the nervous system. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Neurosurgery Student Interest Group (NSIG)

The purpose of Neurosurgery Student Interest Group is to help coordinate shadowing and research opportunities, facilitate peer advising, and organize talks and activities for those interested in orthopedic surgery.
- President: Annelise Sprau
- Vice President: Christopher Chin
- Research/Shadowing Coordinators: Wendy Gaztanaga & Sze Kiat Tan (Owen)
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ricardo Komotar
Resources
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and gynecology is a diversified specialty concerned with the delivery of medical and surgical care to women. This field combines two specialties: obstetrics, which focuses on the care of women before, during, and after childbirth; and gynecology, which involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system, breasts, and associated disorders. Relationships with patients are long-term and are often maintained through the postmenopausal stage of a patient's life. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

OB/GYN Interest Group

The purpose of OB/GYN Interest Group is to promote interest and provide information about the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Our aims are to promote education about women’s health; inform students about opportunities within the ob/gyn department; provide students resources for success in the ob/gyn clerkship; encourage interaction between students at different stages of training; teach concepts related to women’s health maintenance & disease prevention; provide students information about a career in ob/gyn; and serve the community through volunteer projects.
- President: Elizabeth Roy
- Vice President: Nicole Goncalves
- Shadowing Director: Fay Pon
- Research Director: Fatima Khan
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht
RMC OBGYN

The purpose of OB/GYN Interest Group is to promote interest and provide information about the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Our goals are to promote education about women’s health; inform students about opportunities within the OB/GYN department; provide students resources for success in the OB/GYN clerkship; encourage interaction between students at different stages of training; teach concepts related to women’s health maintenance & disease prevention; provide students information about a career in OB/GYN; serve the community through volunteer project
- President: Sara Brenner
- Vice President: Hailey Robles-Holmes
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Rachel Bernstein
Resources
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology deals with the structure, function, diagnosis, and treatment of the eye and the visual system. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit, and the visual pathways. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to provide patients with total eye care using medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Ophthalmology Interest Club (OIC)

The purpose of Ophthalmology Interest Club is to foster interest in the field of Ophthalmology among medical students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. We will provide education and clinical skills training, as well as opportunities for mentorship and career guidance.
- Presidents: Kristen Zayan & John Nahas
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Lee
Resources
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons are trained in the preservation, investigation, and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow. The orthopaedic surgeon manages special problems, diagnoses the injury or disorder, and establishes the treatment plan using surgery, medication, exercise, and/or physical therapy. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Amiethab “Tabs” Aiyer
- Dr. Seth Dodds
Student Interest Groups

Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG)

The purpose of Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group is to help coordinate shadowing and research opportunities, facilitate peer advising, and organize talks and activities for those interested in orthopedic surgery.
- President: Lara Cohen & Andrew Sama
- Vice Presidents: Josh Kaiser & Christopher Murdock
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Amiethab “Tabs” Aiyer
Resources
Otolaryngology
An otolaryngologist surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients of all ages with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and related structures of the head and neck. The specialty encompasses cosmetic facial reconstruction, surgery of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, and the diagnosis and management of allergic, sinus, laryngeal, thyroid, and esophageal disorders. With the exception of visual and eye-related disorders (the province of ophthalmologists) and lesions of the brain (managed by neurologists and neurosurgeons), otolaryngologists treat diseases and lesions above the shoulders--the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems, and the head and neck. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

ENT Interest Group

The purpose of ENT Interest Group is to help coordinate shadowing and research opportunities, facilitate peer advising, and organize talks and activities for those interested in otolaryngology.
- Presidents: Stefanie Pena & Priyanka Reddy
- Vice Presidents: Monica Bodenstab & Cortney Dable & Viraj Shah
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Rosow
Resources
Pathology
Pathology is a specialty area of medicine that is directly involved in the interpretation of clinical laboratory results (Clinical Pathology or Laboratory Medicine) and identification of abnormal changes of human cells and tissues (Anatomic Pathology). Pathology practice most often occurs in association with a hospital or large clinical referral laboratory. Pathologists function as diagnosticians, consultants to clinicians, educators and teachers within the hospital setting and are frequently involved in scholarly pursuits including both clinical related and basic biomedical research. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Students Interested in Pathology (SIP)

The purpose of the SIP is to promote the specialty of pathology as a whole; facilitate coordination of both shadowing and research opportunities in pathology for the medical student body; promote peer mentorship and advising amongst students interested in pathology; and organize various lectures and events to facilitate pathology education, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding amongst physicians in training of the pathologist’s role in medicine.
- President: Emily Mejia
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Carmen Gomez
Resources
Pediatrics
Pediatrics is primarily concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Concerned with more than just the physical well-being, pediatricians are involved with the prevention, early detection, and management of behavioral, developmental, and functional social problems that affect their patients. A pediatrician deals with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child as well as with the impact of disease or dysfunction on development. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Pediatrics Interest Group (Peds Interest Group)

The Pediatrics Interest Group is an organization dedicated to providing students with opportunities for education, mentorship, and community service in the field of pediatric medicine. We accomplish this through a variety of projects and events that allow students to interact with both patients and physicians in the greater Miami area and beyond.
- Presidents: Mason Brannon & Loren Hernandez
- Vice President: Devangi Shah
- Shadowing/Research Coordinators: Amber Bulna & Jonathan Martine
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barry Gelman
RMC Pediatrics

The purpose of the RMC Pediatric Interest Group is to facilitate connection between students interested in pursuing pediatrics, provide mutual support, and allow for sharing of networking and volunteering opportunities
- Presidents: Lavanya Easwaran & Kathleen Kelly
- Vice President: Anika Jain
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Julia Belkowitz
Resources
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as birth defects, neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, for example carpal tunnel syndrome. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. Physiatrists often coordinate the services of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team that may include neurologists, psychiatrists and orthopaedic surgeons as well as allied health care professionals. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group

The purpose of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group is to provide medical students with opportunities for education, mentorship, and research in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). We aim to accomplish this through various projects and events that allow medial students to interact with physicians and get involved with clinical experiences in the field of PM&R.
- President: Vincent Hsu
- Vice President: Marisa Carino
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Irwin
Resources
Plastic Surgery
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk, and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearances and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures as well. Special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, and free tissue transfer and replantation is necessary. Competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of implantable materials, and in tumor surgery is required. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Seth Thaller
- Dr. Zubin Panthaki
Student Interest Groups

Students Interested in Plastic Surgery (SIPS)

The purpose of SIPS is to provide interested students further insight into the aesthetic and reconstructive aspects of plastic surgery through networking with faculty, residents and students with similar interests. It will expose students to many opportunities such as shadowing in clinic and operating room, hands-on workshops, research, and humanitarian projects.
- President: Erin Wolfe
- Vice President: Randall Pierrot
- Research Coordinator: Minji Kim
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Seth Thaller
Resources
Psychiatry
A psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, behavioral, addictive, and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, and adjustment disorders. They understand the biological, psychological, and social components of illness. Most psychiatrists use some form of discussion (individual or group therapy, psychoanalysis, or behavior modification) to evaluate and treat problems, in addition to using pharmacological treatments. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Psychiatry Student Interest Group (PsychSIG)

PsychSIG believes that mental health is a fundamental part of general well-being, and an understanding of its principles should underlie all aspects of medical care, education, and policy. By working to connect students, interest groups, psychiatry faculty, and area psychiatrists to the mental health care needs in the community, we hope to promote a heightened involvement and immediacy in psychiatry at each of these levels. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.
- President: Jacob Rosewater & Amogh Havanur
- Vice President: Eugenia Iglesias
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mousa Botros
RMC Psychiatry

RMC PsychSIG believes that mental health is a fundamental part of general well-being, and an understanding of its principles should underlie all aspects of medical care, education, and policy. By working to connect students, interest groups, psychiatry faculty, and area psychiatrists to the mental health care needs in the community, we hope to promote a heightened involvement and immediacy in psychiatry at each of these levels.
- President: Sara Jones
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Husted
Resources
Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology is concerned with the generation, conservation, and dissemination of knowledge concerning the causes, prevention, and treatment of cancer with particular emphasis on the role of ionizing radiation. Radiation oncologists employ a variety of treatment modalities, including external beam radiotherapy (photons, electrons, protons, neutrons), radioactive implantations, hyperthermia, and combined modality therapy such as surgery and radiotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, biological modifiers and radiotherapy.

A radiation oncologist uses ionizing radiation and other modalities to treat malignant and some benign diseases. Radiation oncologists may also use computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and hyperthermia (heat) as additional interventions to aid in treatment planning and delivery. Training required is five years: one year of general clinical work, followed by four years of dedicated radiation oncology training. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
Student Interest Groups

Radiation Oncology Interest Group (ROIG)

The Radiation Oncology Interest Group is an organization dedicated to providing students with opportunities for education, mentorship, and community service in the field of radiation oncology. We accomplish this through a variety of projects and events that allow students to interact with both patients and physicians in the greater Miami area and beyond.
- President: Jacqueline Baikovitz
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stuart Samuels
Resources
- UM Department of Radiation Oncology
- American College of Radiation Oncology
- American Radium Society
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Radiology
A radiologist is a physician who uses imaging methodologies to diagnose and manage patients and provide therapeutic options. Physicians practicing in the field of radiology specialize in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, or radiation oncology. They also may certify in a number of subspecialties. The board also certifies in medical physics and issues specific certificates within this discipline.

Interventional radiology refers to minimally invasive procedures that diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Interventional radiologists insert a catheter (thin, flexible tube) through a tiny incision in your wrist or upper thigh and into a large blood vessel, using X-ray, ultrasound, and other imaging techniques during the procedure to guide the catheter. An interventional radiologist combines competence in imaging, image-guided minimally invasive procedures, and periprocedural patient care to diagnose and treat benign and malignant conditions of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors

Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
- Dr. Prasoon Mohan
Student Interest Groups

Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG)

The purpose of Interventional Radiology Interest Group is to expose students to the field of interventional radiology.
- President: Vedant Acharya & Hannah Clode
- Vice President: Hank Bryant
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Prasoon Mohan
Radiology Association of Young Scholars (RAYS)

The purpose of Radiology Association of Young Scholars is to provide medical students with opportunities for education, mentorship, and research in the field of radiology. We aim to accomplish this through various projects and events that allow medial students to interact with physicians and get involved with clinical experiences in the field of radiology.
- Presidents: Veronica Betancur & Stephanie Magoon
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Steven Falcone
RMC Radiology

The purposes of this organization is to promote interest and support of graduate Radiology research experiences; provide internal/external presentation opportunities for medical students interested in Radiology; provide career development and networking opportunities for medical students interested in Anesthesia; and mentoring and guidance to medical students seeking shadowing opportunities in the field of anesthesia.
- President: Hardik Patel
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sean Martinez
Resources
Urology
Urology focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of the male genitourinary system, female urinary tract, and the adrenal gland. Urology is a surgical specialty that deals with diseases of the kidney and bladder of the urinary system in women and men. They often coordinate care with nephrologists for patients with kidney disease and may perform kidney transplantations. Urologists may also investigate and treat infertility and male sexual dysfunction. Diagnostic procedures are very important for urologists. They use endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgery to treat congenital and acquired disorders of the reproductive and urinary systems and related structures. Additional information on the type of training, competitiveness, and additional resources can be found in Careers in Medicine.

Primary Specialty Advisors
- Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy
- Dr. Nicholas Hauser
Student Interest Groups

Urology Interest Group (UIG)

The purpose of the Urology Interest Group is to bring exposure and to garner interest in the field of Urology. The organization serves as a network to provide Urology shadowing and research opportunities, as well as contact with upperclassman and faculty who can mentor students through the Urology residency application process.
- Presidents: Madhu Parmar & Belen Mora
- Vice Presidents: Quinn Rainer & Raghav Pai
- Research Coordinator: Shareen Patel
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy
Resources

Preparing for Interviews

Anesthesiology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Student Interest Group in Anesthesiology (SIGA)

RMC Anesthesia Interest Group (RMC AIG)

Resources

Dermatology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Dermatology Interest Group (DIG)

Resources

Emergency Medicine

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Emergency Medicine Student Association (EMSA)

RMC Emergency Medicine

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Family Medicine

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Student Interest Groups

Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)

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General Surgery

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)

Global Surgery Student Alliance (GSSA)

Surgical Subspecialty Interest Group (SSIG)

RMC Surgery

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Internal Medicine

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)

RMC Internal Medicine

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Internal Medicine-Pediatrics

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Neurology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)

Resources

Neurosurgery

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Neurosurgery Student Interest Group (NSIG)

Resources

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

OB/GYN Interest Group

RMC OBGYN

Resources

Ophthalmology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Ophthalmology Interest Club (OIC)

Resources

Orthopaedic Surgery

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG)

Resources

Otolaryngology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

ENT Interest Group

Resources

Pathology

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Students Interested in Pathology (SIP)

Resources

Pediatrics

Primary Specialty Advisors

Student Interest Groups

Pediatrics Interest Group (Peds Interest Group)