Borinquen Medical Centers of Miami Dade

About our Family Medicine Residency Program

at Borinquen Medical Centers

About the Program

At Borinquen Medical Centers, our Family Medicine Residency Program is more than just training—it’s a mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we prepare physicians who are passionate about caring for diverse populations and dedicated to serving those who need it most.

Our three-year (36-month) postgraduate program builds well-rounded family physicians through a robust curriculum that combines hands-on patient care, structured rotations, and rich longitudinal learning experiences. Each stage of training has clearly defined goals and objectives tailored to your level of practice, ensuring progressive growth and mastery.

Residents benefit from a supportive learning environment with weekly didactic sessions, conferences, workshops, and skill-building experiences. From pediatrics to geriatrics, acute care to chronic disease management, our program blends academic rigor with a deep commitment to community service—equipping our graduates to lead with both clinical excellence and compassion.

 

Length

Three (3) years (36 months) in length, following the School of Medicine Graduation.

 

Program Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) | ID: 120- 11- 00- 743

 

Program Size

4-4-4

 

Curriculum

PGY1 Rotations Block PGY 2 Rotations Block PGY3 Rotations Block
Inpatient Medicine 3 Inpatient Medicine 3 Inpatient Medicine 2
Behavioral Health 1 Obstetrics & Women’s Health Inpatient 1 Orthopedics 2
Pediatric Outpatient 1 Pediatric Outpatient 1 Pediatric Inpatient 2
Obstetrics & Women’s Health Outpatient 1 Pediatric Emergency 1 Dermatology 1
Obstetrics & Women’s Health Inpatient 1 Emergency 1 Community Medicine 1
Emergency 1 General Surgery 1 Family Medicine 1
ICU 1 Community Medicine 1 Elective 3
Family Medicine 1 Elective 3    
Geriatric 1        
Health Systems Management 1        

 

 Longitudinal Curriculum

Continuity of Clinic – Family Medicine Practice (FMP) Sites

From day one, residents build lasting relationships with patients through ongoing care at our Borinquen Medical Centers locations:

  • Borinquen Medical Center Main
  • Borinquen North Miami Geriatric and Pediatric Centers
  • Borinquen West Dade Center

Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC)

Over 24 months, residents complete the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s (ACLM) nationally recognized curriculum. This training focuses on nutrition, physical activity, sleep health, stress management, and more—preparing graduates to sit for the Lifestyle Medicine Board Exam upon completion of the program.

Academic Day: Didactics

Every Thursday from 12 to 5 pm, residents gather for our 18-month rotating didactic series, a cornerstone of our curriculum. Didactics include:

  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) core curriculum content
  • POCUS curriculum
  • EKG lectures “Pic of the day”
  • Expert-led lectures on core family medicine topics
  • Case presentations from both outpatient and inpatient care
  • Journal Clubs to sharpen evidence-based practice
  • Behavioral Health and Wellbeing topics
  • Board review
  • Procedure skills workshops (every 5th Thursday)
  • LMRC

Community-Focused Learning

  • Community Medicine Rotation – Immersive experiences addressing local health needs
  • Health Systems Management Rotation – Training in leadership, quality improvement, and population health
  • NeighborhoodHELP Program (FIU) – Home visits that connect residents directly with families, addressing medical and social determinants of health

Clinical Resources 

  • Electronic Medical Records System Inpatient/Outpatient.
  • Appropriate clinical space (exam rooms, lab area, and equipment).
  • AAFP, AMA, and ACLM memberships.
  • Digital Library Access via Nova Southeastern University, which provides access to PubMed and UpToDate
  • Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) curriculum.
  • Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Borinquen Medical Centers. Please review the requirements before you begin the application process. We participate only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)  https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/ provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Emailed or written applications will not be accepted.

NRMP Program’s ID Code
2254120C0

Basic Requirements

  1. Eras application.
  2. Curriculum Vitae.
  3. Personal statement.
  4. Three letters of recommendation.
  5. Medical school transcripts.
  6. Medical school performance evaluation (MSPE) or Dean’s letter.
  7. Completion of USMLE Step 1 (or COMLEX part 1) with a passing score before to apply
  8. Completion of USMLE Step 2 CK (or COMLEX 2) with passing scores before application. Passing scores must be documented in ERAS prior to the program’s match list submission date.
  9. Completion of USMLE Step 3 with passing scores preferable prior to application. Passing scores must be documented in ERAS prior to the program’s match list submission date.
  10. Must pass each exam (USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 or COMLEX 1, 2, 3) on the first or second attempt, preferably on the first attempt.
  11. Employment authorization document to work in the U.S.
  12. Obtain valid ECFMG Certificate for International Medical Graduates.
  13. Able to obtain an unrestricted Florida Medical License.
  14. Schedule to start orientation in mid-June and prepare to begin work on July 1.
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Interviews 

We want to meet the person behind the application. Selected candidates are invited for in-person interviewswith our Program Director and faculty, plus a Meet & Greet with residents the night before. It’s your chance to experience our culture, ask questions, and see if our mission aligns with yours.

Salary and Benefits for Residents

Family Medicine residents at Borinquen Medical Centers are full-time employees, receiving a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal well-being and professional growth.

Annual Stipend

  • PGY-1: $70,000
  • PGY-2: $75,000
  • PGY-3: $80,000

Insurance & Health Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage
  • Disability and life insurance plans

Educational Support

  • $800 annual stipend for CME activities and educational materials
  • Reimbursement for ACLS, BLS, PALS renewals
  • NRP certification initial and renewal fully covered

Time Off

  • 4 weeks (30 days) of paid vacation
  • 5 CME days

Additional Benefits: Meal reimbursement during inpatient rotations, Two lab coats and one fleece jacket per academic year, Mileage and toll reimbursement, Monthly cell phone allowance and Funding for approved conferences and research presentations

Primary Clinical Site

Borinquen Medical Centers

Participating Sites

North Shore Medical Center a Steward Family Hospital
Larkin Community Hospital
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Logo

Affiliations with Medical Schools

Nova Southeastern University, Florida
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University

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Meet our Family Medicine Program Team

Diego I. Shmuels MD, MPH, MSN, CHCQM

Diego I. Shmuels MD, MPH, MSN, CHCQM

Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

Chief Quality Officer at Borinquen Medical Centers
Board Certified in Health Care Quality Management by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.

Joseph Durandis, MD

Joseph Durandis, MD

Program Director (PD)

Board certified AAFP, Board certified AAHPM

Jamie Borick, MD

Jamie Borick, MD

Associate Program Director (APD)

Tatiana Posso, MBA

Tatiana Posso, MBA

Program Coordinator (PC)

Core Faculty

Lizzeth Alarcon, MD

Lizzeth Alarcon, MD

Family Medicine

Deborah Gracia, DO

Deborah Gracia, DO

Internal Medicine

Chief Medical Officer at Borinquen Medical Centers

Kaylyn Bell, MD

Kaylyn Bell, MD

Family Medicine

Faculty

Cary Acosta, Psy.D.

Cary Acosta, Psy.D.

Behavioral Health

Emy Jean-Marie, MD

Emy Jean-Marie, MD

Pediatric Medicine

Francisco Ricart, MD

Francisco Ricart, MD

Psychiatry

Sara Ruiz, MD

Sara Ruiz, MD

Pediatrician

Thomas Schlepko, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Thomas Schlepko, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Family Medicine - Psychiatry

Meet our Residents

PGY1

Herold Joseph, MD

Herold Joseph, MD

Universite d’Etat d’Haiti

Angelica Roger, DO

Angelica Roger, DO

Nova Southeastern University Dr Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Annelise Fernandez, MD

Annelise Fernandez, MD

Ross University School of Medicine

Rhodeney-Blanchard Abellard, MD

Rhodeney-Blanchard Abellard, MD

Medical University of the Americas (Nevis)

PGY2

Amanda Lima, MD

Amanda Lima, MD

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten (Dutch)

Juwairah Sher, MD

Juwairah Sher, MD

Medical University of the Americas

Isabela Rivabem Zanetti, MD

Isabela Rivabem Zanetti, MD

Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Parana

Sabina Grinberg, MD

Sabina Grinberg, MD

Ross University School of Medicine

PGY3

Amit Dan, DO

Amit Dan, DO

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel – College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yoandra Diaz, MD

Yoandra Diaz, MD

Avalon University School of Medicine

Chanelle Dufreny, MD

Chanelle Dufreny, MD

Chief Resident

St. George’s University School of Medicine

Gulnora Sherova, MD

Gulnora Sherova, MD

Tajik State Medical University

Our Alumni

Class of 2025

Adel Hachmi, MD

Adel Hachmi, MD

Chief Resident

Damascus University

Louise Solis, MD

Louise Solis, MD

American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Carlos Dominguez, MD

Carlos Dominguez, MD

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine

Paola Catsamatsos, MD

Paola Catsamatsos, MD

Universidad de Oriente, Nucleo de Bolivar

Class of 2024

Vladimir Chery, MD

Vladimir Chery, MD

Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo

Ariana Rosado Maldonado, MD

Ariana Rosado Maldonado, MD

Chief Resident

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

Nada El Mazboudi, MD

Nada El Mazboudi, MD

Avalon University School of Medicine

Gaelle Cartright, MD

Gaelle Cartright, MD

University of Notre Dame d’Haiti School of Medicine

Amos Stanislas

Amos Stanislas

Université d’Etat d’Haïti Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie

Class of 2023

Manuel Calcagno Casasnovas, MD

Manuel Calcagno Casasnovas, MD

Chief Resident

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine

Tannaz Nekoi-Panah, MD

Tannaz Nekoi-Panah, MD

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Melissa Elizee, MD

Melissa Elizee, MD

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine

Class of 2022

Magdeley Mordan, MD

Magdeley Mordan, MD

Chief Resident

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)

Paulo Carvalho, MD

Paulo Carvalho, MD

Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais

Randy Lindgren, MD

Randy Lindgren, MD

University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Jacques Alexis, MD

Jacques Alexis, MD

Universite D’Etat d’Haiti Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie

Class of 2021

Evelina Todd, MD

Evelina Todd, MD

Chief Resident

Crimea State Medical University Named After S.I. Georgievsky