Membership Committee
Chair
Dr. Luis Isea Mercado is an academic Internal Medicine Physician, currently serving as Assistant Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at AdventHealth Orlando. He completed medical school in Caracas, Venezuela, before immigrating to the U.S. in 2015 to pursue his residency training at AdventHealth Orlando. Dr. Isea is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), serving as the lead of the GME DEI Committee at AdventHealth Orlando, where he works to address health disparities and promote diversity in medical education. He also plays an active role in the GME Wellness Committee, advocating for physician well-being and mental health. His leadership extends to the ACP Florida Chapter, NHMA Florida Chapter, and as an alternate delegate for the IMG Section of the AMA. He is passionate about raising awareness of health inequities affecting underrepresented minorities and championing fair IMG representation and diversity in the physician workforce. In his free time, he enjoys building Lego sets.
Welcome message:
I have always been passionate about physician wellness, advocacy, and networking, and I was blessed to find a space to grow within this amazing chapter. The possibilities for building meaningful connections with peers across the state are truly endless. Being a member of the ACP Florida Chapter offers more than just access to top-notch educational resources that are valuable at every stage of your career, it gives you access to a community. A community where you belong, where your voice is heard, and where you can find mentorship, guidance, and the support needed to grow your career.
I want to extend a warm invitation to all medical students, residents, IMGs, and early-career physicians, whether you’re from an academic or community background, to join our incredible organization. You will not regret it, I promise.We are continuously looking to connect with our members to develop new projects and initiatives.
We’re actively recruiting passionate, engaging individuals to join our Membership Committee. We need ambassadors who are excited about recruitment, outreach, and bringing fresh ideas to the table.
We need you to help us make an impact. If you’re interested in joining us, don’t hesitate to reach out at luis.iseamercado.md@adventhealth.com. Together, we can create a stronger, more connected Internal Medicine community in Florida!
