American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine Alumni

Our thanks to Mohit Ajmeri, MD ’18, for sharing his inspirational AUC story with prospective students in Kamloops, BC, Canada last month! 🩺​

Currently a Family Medicine physician with Memorial Health in Decatur, IL, Dr. Ajmeri took time away from his practice to discuss the positive impact of Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP) and how AUC faculty and staff supported his career trajectory.​

Director of Hospital Medicine at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Dhaval Desai, MD '08, has been named one of the 2024 recipients of the E. Napier “Buck” Burson, Jr., MD, Physician Award of Distinction. The award is the highest honor for physician service at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. 🔗 bit.ly/4eRl7PJ ​

Congrats! 👏👏👏​

Emory Healthcare

Happy first day to all first-year residents/fellows. 🙌 We're cheering for you!​

Saturday Spotlight 🔦
➖ Even eight years removed from her time in the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP), Chelsea Azevedo, MD ’20, puts her foundational knowledge into practice as a fourth-year internal medicine resident.
➖ Chris Lizon, MD ’24, started his medical school journey in MERP and finished as the student-elected commencement speaker for AUC.

“How 15 Extra Weeks of Medical School Makes a Difference” ➡ bit.ly/3W2BUb0

Did you know our on-demand alumni benefit 4Med+ Training Center is available now? 💻 AUC alumni receive a special 25% discount. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3ziq5Vr

In honor of our commitment to educational excellence, all training center proceeds benefit the .

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“Here’s to the next chapter as a pediatric resident physician.” 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺 - Andreea N. (MD, ‘24)

What does your next chapter look like?

Last month, AUC hosted a “med camp” for prospective medical school students in Miramar, Florida at the Chamberlain School of Nursing. were a key part of the event’s success! Learn more about those who attended:

🥼 Zynab Hassan, MD ’09 - Medical Director at Holy Cross Urgent Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
🩺 Brandon Szwydky, MD ’23 - about to start his psychiatry residency at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.
🥼 Gerald Ngo, MD ’21 - Emergency Medicine Resident at HCA Healthcare: East Florida Division GME in Plantation, FL.
🩺 Fouad Berry, MD ’24 - about to start his psychiatry residency at Authority Health GME in Detroit, MI.

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MedTalk at with Catherine Bubulj, MD ’24. 🥼 Today she shared her journey from AUC UK-Track to matching into Psychiatry at the University of Toronto!

- Catherine Bubulj, MD ’24 from the first graduating class of AUC UK-Track delivered the keynote speech at the UK-Track White Coat Ceremony today.

A little more about Dr. Bubulj:
🔹 Completed her clinical years in the UK.
🔹 Served as the UK representative in the Clinical Student Government Association.
🔹 Next month, she will be joining the Psychiatry program back home at the University of Toronto.

Happening now! The AUC UK-Track White Coat Ceremony. 🥼 Featuring Keynote Speaker, Catherine Bubulj, MD ‘24 from the UK-Track's first graduating class of . 👏

AUC UK Track White Coat Ceremony

Join us tomorrow for a free live webinar discussing social determinants of health (SDOH)! You may receive 2.5 contact hours of national CE/CME credit. 🔗 bit.ly/4bsX07o

📅 June 11, 2024 @ 2:00 pm ET

Saturday Spotlight: 🔦 Douglas R. Nordli III, MD ‘18

Dr. Nordli will soon wrap up his epilepsy fellowship at the University of Chicago Department of Neurology. Learn more about epilepsy and the basics of pediatric neurology. ➡ bit.ly/3VdsyI6

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We believe that it’s important to celebrate our differences and provide an inclusive space for all. Here's to a month filled with love, visibility, and meaningful conversations. ! 🌈

ISO: local who are available to speak and tell their story this summer! 🔊 Comment or send us a message for more information. 💬

“It is our duty to see the person behind the symptoms.” Thank you Naddi Marah, MD ’14 for your powerful commencement keynote address. 👏

👉 (1:24:29) bit.ly/4brjk1z

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Class of 2024, you did it! 🎓 Welcome to the community. 👏

to last week’s White Coat Ceremony! Sandra Al Tamimi, MD ’19 was the remarkable keynote speaker. 👏🥼

A little more about Dr. Al Tamimi:
◾ Recipient of the 2019
◾ First-generation physician
◾ Dual Citizenship: United States and Canada
◾ Pediatric Resident Physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
◾ Pediatric Emergency Medicine Clinical Fellow at Johns Hopkins University Children's Center

🎥 bit.ly/3K9V4VC

For we sat down with Adam Stivala, MD ‘16 to talk about child psychiatry (and so much more).

Learn more about his fascinating and varied history 👉 bit.ly/3yiay7l

AUC regularly holds info sessions for prospective students throughout the United States and Canada. 🗣 are invaluable guest attendees!

Interested in sharing your story and career insights to engage prospective students? Let us know. 👉 bit.ly/3wgF94F

Calling all attending the American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal Medicine Meeting in Boston, MA! Pop by our alumni mixer on Friday, April 19. 🥂

📅 Register - bit.ly/43OE3JG
🕖 6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
📍 Mastros Ocean Club - 25 Fan Pier Boulevard Boston, MA 02210

Will you be in Boston, MA for the upcoming American College of Physicians (ACP) Internal Medicine Meeting? Join us Friday, April 19 for our first alumni mixer of 2024. 🥳

🔹 Friday, April 19
🔹 6:30 - 9:30 pm ET
🔹 Mastros Ocean Club - 25 Fan Pier Boulevard Boston, MA 02210
🔹 Register - bit.ly/43OE3JG

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“Let no one sway your path or diminish your dreams. After all, I’ve grown from a kid from the Pine Grove Projects to Dr. Jesse B., MD—a journey I share to inspire and encourage perseverance against all odds.”

Share your journey to to inspire future physicians. ⬇️