Education
Chair
Karen A. Echeverria-Beltran, MD, FACP, is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in primary care and preventive medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency with Orlando Health where she was Chief Resident. She is currently an Associate Program Director for the internal medicine program at AdventHealth Orlando. With over 20 years in medical education, Dr. Echeverria-Beltran is committed to shaping the new generation of IM physicians. She is also an active ACP member serving on our Chapter Governor’s council in various capacities since 2003. She is currently the Chair of the Education Committee.
Welcome message:
I have had the pleasure of serving our Florida Chapter for over 20 years. As the Chair for the Education Committee, it is my privilege to oversee scholarly programs designed to foster the academic and professional development of medical students, residents and early career physicians. Our chapter is proud to be one of the very few chapters to host a separate meeting in the Spring dedicated exclusively to residents and medical students. Our Spring and Fall meetings offer a unique opportunity to present scholarly activities, showcase medical knowledge and network with peers and mentors from across the state. Our poster competitions highlight clinical research, case reports, quality improvement projects, and high-value care among other categories. Doctor’s Dilemma competitions challenge residents in a fun and dynamic way preparing the winning team to compete at the national ACP meeting.
I would like to invite all residents, medical students and early career physicians to take advantage of all the resources and opportunities provided by our chapter. If you are not a member, I would encourage you to join. If you are a member, attend the meetings and participate in the various activities and workshops. Your participation in the Chapter will not only enhance your academic journey but it will also contribute to your leadership and professional development.
I look forward to seeing you.
Dr. Jeffrey G. House is a Professor of Medicine, serving as the Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and Division Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville. With over two decades of experience, he has made significant contributions to medical education, research, and quality improvement. Dr. House holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Zoology from Auburn University, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University, and completed his residency at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. He has focused on Graduate Medical Education, leading several initiatives related to the ACGME Milestones project, including the integration of Entrustable Professional Activities into the resident evaluation process. His Internal Medicine Residency Program has implemented various processes, and he personally employs different techniques to better prepare learners as they progress through different stages of training. He has been involved in the Florida ACP since his residency when he made his first poster presentation many years ago. He joined the Governor’s Council to the Florida ACP in 2010, and continues to serve in this capacity today. His primary interest with the Florida ACP is education and has collaborated on a number of academic endeavors within the Florida Chapter, including hosting several Annual Scientific Meetings.
Welcome message:
Greetings from the ACP Florida Chapter! As a long-time member of this proud organization, I am pleased to connect with you through this online platform. The Florida ACP has been a leader in advocacy and education for many years, and I have been particularly involved in its academic efforts, an area in which our chapter excels. For example, the annual Doctors Dilemma® competition originated with the Florida ACP and was recognized with an Evergreen Award by the National ACP for this achievement.
We are also one of the few chapters that hosts two meetings per year. Our spring meeting is dedicated to supporting students and residents, who present posters on research, quality improvement, clinical vignettes, and more. Additionally, we hold the preliminary rounds of Doctors Dilemma, often featuring up to 25 resident teams in competition.
The success of our academic meetings stems not only from the hard work of our students and residents but also from the tremendous support of our faculty. Each meeting, we are fortunate to have numerous faculty members participate in poster judging, mentorship, and various other roles within our education committee. There are many opportunities for faculty involvement, and we encourage your participation in these enriching academic events.
