Chapter Structure
A committed team guiding and strengthening Florida’s medical community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance internal medicine in Florida by fostering professional growth, promoting high-quality education, and ensuring physician well-being. We aim to empower a thriving medical community that delivers excellence in care and advocacy.Our Mission
Our Visionsion
Our vision is to lead internal medicine in Florida by empowering members, enhancing patient care, and shaping healthcare’s future. We strive to inspire a unified, inclusive, and innovative community of physicians and healthcare leaders.
Leadership
Governor / President
• Ankush K. Bansal,
MD FACP FACPM SFHM DipABLM MCFLC
• Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Governor’s Advisory Council
• Mission Statement: The Governor’s Advisory Council ensures strong communication and collaboration between leadership and members, actively increasing membership and addressing their needs.
• Pending Roster Information
Committees
Communications Committee
• Mission Statement: Fostering meaningful connections within the physician community through innovative communication strategies.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Anindita Mahmud, MD
Membership Committee
• Mission Statement: Building an inclusive community of internal medicine physicians and supporting career development.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Education Committee
• Mission Statement: Promoting excellence in medical education with high-quality learning opportunities.
Leadership:
Chair: Karen A. Echeverria-Beltran, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Jeffrey House, MD FACP
Wellness Committee
• Mission Statement: Advocating for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of physicians.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Olga Karasik, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Industry Relations Committee
• (Pending Information)
Legislative/Legal Committee
• (Pending Information)
Medical Economics Committee
• (Pending Information)
Councils
Council of Early Career Physicians
• Mission Statement: Enhancing the professional development of physicians within 16 years of graduation.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Jose Raul Valery, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Avan Armaghani, MD FACP
Council of Residents/Medical Students
• Mission Statement: Supporting future physicians through mentorship and engagement.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Zein Barakat, DO
Co-Chair: Daniela Carralero Somoza, MD
Student Representatives:
Rachel Shi, MS4 & Juliana Cazzaniga, MS4
Interest Groups / Sections
IMG Interest Group
• Mission Statement: Supporting International Medical Graduates with mentorship and career development opportunities.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Daniel Bendetowicz, MD
Women in Medicine Section
• Mission Statement: Empowering and supporting women physicians while advocating for gender equity.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Amalia Landa Galindez, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Chapter Awards
(Pending Information)
• (Pending Information)
Chapter Structure
A committed team guiding and strengthening Florida’s medical community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance internal medicine in Florida by fostering professional growth, promoting high-quality education, and ensuring physician well-being. We aim to empower a thriving medical community that delivers excellence in care and advocacy.Our Mission
Our Visionsion
Our vision is to lead internal medicine in Florida by empowering members, enhancing patient care, and shaping healthcare’s future. We strive to inspire a unified, inclusive, and innovative community of physicians and healthcare leaders.
Leadership
Governor / President
• Ankush K. Bansal,
MD FACP FACPM SFHM DipABLM MCFLC
• Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Governor’s Advisory Council
• Mission Statement: The Governor’s Advisory Council ensures strong communication and collaboration between leadership and members, actively increasing membership and addressing their needs.
• Pending Roster Information
Committees
Communications Committee
• Mission Statement: Fostering meaningful connections within the physician community through innovative communication strategies.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Anindita Mahmud, MD
Membership Committee
• Mission Statement: Building an inclusive community of internal medicine physicians and supporting career development.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Education Committee
• Mission Statement: Promoting excellence in medical education with high-quality learning opportunities.
Leadership:
Chair: Karen A. Echeverria-Beltran, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Jeffrey House, MD FACP
Wellness Committee
• Mission Statement: Advocating for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of physicians.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Olga Karasik, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Industry Relations Committee
• (Pending Information)
Legislative/Legal Committee
• (Pending Information)
Medical Economics Committee
• (Pending Information)
Councils
Council of Early Career Physicians
• Mission Statement: Enhancing the professional development of physicians within 16 years of graduation.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Jose Raul Valery, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Avan Armaghani, MD FACP
Council of Residents/Medical Students
• Mission Statement: Supporting future physicians through mentorship and engagement.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Zein Barakat, DO
Co-Chair: Daniela Carralero Somoza, MD
Student Representatives:
Rachel Shi, MS4 & Juliana Cazzaniga, MS4
Interest Groups / Sections
IMG Interest Group
• Mission Statement: Supporting International Medical Graduates with mentorship and career development opportunities.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Daniel Bendetowicz, MD
Women in Medicine Section
• Mission Statement: Empowering and supporting women physicians while advocating for gender equity.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Amalia Landa Galindez, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Chapter Awards
(Pending Information)
• (Pending Information)
Chapter Structure
A committed team guiding and strengthening Florida’s medical community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance internal medicine in Florida by fostering professional growth, promoting high-quality education, and ensuring physician well-being. We aim to empower a thriving medical community that delivers excellence in care and advocacy.Our Mission
Our Visionsion
Our vision is to lead internal medicine in Florida by empowering members, enhancing patient care, and shaping healthcare’s future. We strive to inspire a unified, inclusive, and innovative community of physicians and healthcare leaders.
Leadership
Governor / President
• Ankush K. Bansal,
MD FACP FACPM SFHM DipABLM MCFLC
• Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Governor’s Advisory Council
• Mission Statement: The Governor’s Advisory Council ensures strong communication and collaboration between leadership and members, actively increasing membership and addressing their needs.
• Pending Roster Information
Committees
Communications Committee
• Mission Statement: Fostering meaningful connections within the physician community through innovative communication strategies.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Anindita Mahmud, MD
Membership Committee
• Mission Statement: Building an inclusive community of internal medicine physicians and supporting career development.
Leadership:
Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Education Committee
• Mission Statement: Promoting excellence in medical education with high-quality learning opportunities.
Leadership:
Chair: Karen A. Echeverria-Beltran, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Jeffrey House, MD FACP
Wellness Committee
• Mission Statement: Advocating for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of physicians.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Olga Karasik, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Industry Relations Committee
• (Pending Information)
Legislative/Legal Committee
• (Pending Information)
Medical Economics Committee
• (Pending Information)
Councils
Council of Early Career Physicians
• Mission Statement: Enhancing the professional development of physicians within 16 years of graduation.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Jose Raul Valery, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Avan Armaghani, MD FACP
Council of Residents/Medical Students
• Mission Statement: Supporting future physicians through mentorship and engagement.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Zein Barakat, DO
Co-Chair: Daniela Carralero Somoza, MD
Student Representatives:
Rachel Shi, MS4 & Juliana Cazzaniga, MS4
Interest Groups / Sections
IMG Interest Group
• Mission Statement: Supporting International Medical Graduates with mentorship and career development opportunities.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Luis Isea Mercado, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Daniel Bendetowicz, MD
Women in Medicine Section
• Mission Statement: Empowering and supporting women physicians while advocating for gender equity.
Leadership:
Co-Chair: Amalia Landa Galindez, MD FACP
Co-Chair: Elisa Sottile, MD FACP
Chapter Awards
(Pending Information)
• (Pending Information)
