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"Being from Miami, I had always heard about wonderful experiences my friends and family had at then “Miami Children’s” and that put Nicklaus on my radar when searching for a residency. Then the day I interviewed, I noticed a sense of family not only within the residency program, but with everyone in the hospital. That was unique and made me want to be part of that family. My favorite part of this residency has been seeing my fellow interns grow (even if it’s only been three weeks) and become more comfortable in their roles."
“I grew up in Peru hearing about Nicklaus Children's Hospital as the center where people came for answers when all their other options had run out. It was not until I started residency that I understood that NCH is not only a center of excellence where people from across America come to find answers, but also a place full of amazing people, compassionate mentors, reliable workers, and most importantly, full of warm-hearted friends.”
“I always found Pediatrics to be the specialty that brings families together and allows us doctors to witness the joy a child brings to their life. During my interview season, I was looking for a program that would make me feel at home, feel like part of a family and would also provide me with the educational resources to succeed as a Pediatrician. I found it at Nicklaus Children's Hospital! My favorite aspect of training at NCH is the sense of teamwork and trustworthiness of all the doctors, nurses, and rest of the staff; they all work together to provide the best healthcare to our kids!”
“During my social service year in medical school in Honduras, I learned about Global Health and its impact in underserved communities. Knowing that NCH participates actively in such initiatives, by both sending assistance abroad and accepting transfers from the rest of America, played a crucial role in my decision to join the NCH family. Physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and support services (child life, clowns, music therapy, dog therapy and more) all work together as a team to provide the best integral care to the local and international communities. And in case you were wondering… yes, doctors get pet therapy too!”
“There is nothing better than walking into work and feeling like you’re at home. In addition to having amazing co-residents, NCH provides me with the necessary support, learning opportunities, and mentors I need to become a competent and well-rounded pediatrician.”
“When they say that you should choose a residency program where you will be happy - it is real!I've felt the warmth of the NCH family since my interview day. Not one day has passed without me thinking that!I'm in love with what I do, and I’m so happy with the people that surround me. That is what I love the most about NCH - the people. Everyone is kind, helpful, and patient. I would choose NCH again in a heartbeat!”
Responsibilities include assisting in the scheduling of speakers and wellness activities in the core curriculum conference series (lectures, meditation sessions, yoga, art/music therapy), compiling useful health-related information for residents (lists of health providers, healthy eating, physical activity), coordinating program sport teams/ events (softball, soccer), planning program social events (annual holiday party, class retreats, BBQ and softball game). Wellness Committee Newsletter
Led by the NCH Program AAP National Delegate and Assistant Delegate. Responsibilities include involvement in AAP national, state and legislative advocacy efforts, coordinating resident community outreach via participation in community service activities (health fairs, school health screenings, career days, etc.) and coordinating resident participation in NCH-sponsored advocacy events (Special Olympics sport physicals, NCH 5K, Carlin Family Prom, Holiday gift-giving project, and Specialty camps such as VACC Camp, UOTS Camp, etc.).
Responsibilities include assisting with the development of a central repository of resident research projects, providing co-residents with guidance through the research process via senior-junior resident mentorship, maintaining a list of major pediatric conferences with current submission deadlines for residents to reference.
Responsibilities include collaborating with program leadership to assist in all aspects of recruitment including website design and content, video development, interview day activities, participation in local residency fairs and medical school pediatric interest group activities, and program career development efforts.
Responsibilities include developing global health curriculum, compiling of approved global health rotation sites, streamlining global health rotation request process, and providing guidance for global health related resident QI and research projects.
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD, FAAP Pediatric Residency Program Director
Dr. Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Cunill completed her three year pediatric residency training followed by an additional year as Chief Resident at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital. Upon completion of her Chief Resident term, Dr. Cunill continued her pursuit of academic pediatrics by joining the Department of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and assisting in the administration of the pediatric residency program. Her responsibilities then included coordinating the education and training of pediatric residents at the community-based continuity clinic sites, leading the organization of the faculty development opportunities for the teaching staff and participating in various performance improvement and child advocacy projects. Dr. Cunill also served as an attending physician and preceptor at the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Pediatric Care Center. Dr. Cunill-De Sautu went on to serve as the Interim Director of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and was subsequently appointed as the Pediatric Residency Program Director in July, 2008. Dr. Cunill is responsible for the overall supervision of the residents, the recruitment of incoming residents, the execution and evaluation of the educational activities of the program and the assurance that the resident curriculum is in compliance with the RRC requirements. Dr. Cunill-De Sautu holds faculty appointments at Florida International University (Clinical Assistant Professor), Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (Clinical Assistant Professor), and at the St. George’s University School of Medicine (Professor). She is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cunill-De Sautu has served on various National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) Test Material Development Committees over the past several years, specifically as a member of the USMLE Step 3 Ambulatory Committee and as a member and then Co-Chair of the USMLE Children's Health Committee. She is now currently serving on the NBME USMLE Step 3 Interdisciplinary Review Committee.
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO, FAAP Pediatric Residency Program Associate Director
Dr. Maria Behnam-Terneus earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Subsequently, Dr. Behnam went on to complete a three year pediatric residency training followed by an additional year as Chief Resident at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Dr. Behnam-Terneus continues her love of academic pediatrics by becoming part of the Department of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children's Hospital as Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program. She is also a part of the Division of Hospitalist Medicine at the same institution as a pediatric hospitalist. Her positions allow her to mentor and have an active clinical role in our resident’s development throughout their training. Her responsibilities also include helping with residency recruitment, being a liaison between the Department of Medical Education and the Division of Hospitalist Medicine, and participating in various performance improvement initiatives at our institution. She is also the Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship Associate Program Director at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Dr. Behnam-Terneus holds faculty appointments at Florida International University and at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is dually board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the AAP Society of Hospitalist Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association.
Mark Gabay, DO, FAAP Pediatric Residency Program Associate Director
Dr. Mark Gabay earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University – College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed a three year pediatric residency and a subsequent one year chief residency at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital. After completion of Dr. Gabay’s residency training, he remained with Nicklaus Children's Hospital, working as an attending physician within the Emergency/Urgent Care Department. Soon thereafter, he joined Nova Southeastern University as clinical assistant professor. He currently holds the titles of Program Director for the Osteopathic Pediatric Residency Program and Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Residency Program. His responsibilities include developing, organizing and enhancing the pediatric academic and clinical experience, fostering personal and professional growth of all residents, and ensuring the programs’ successful longevity and accreditation by maintaining program compliance. Dr. Gabay is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians. He is currently a NBOME committee member for Comlex-USA Level 2-CE, and serves as a council member on the Physician Workforce Advisory Council for the State of Florida Department of Health.
We are proud of the extended professional network that our program has fostered over the years throughout the US and elsewhere. We truly feel that each trainee at our hospital is a part our NCHS family during and beyond their residency. NCH alumni are represented in every field of pediatrics and have been fellowship trained at numerous highly ranked institutions throughout the country. We even have some alumni who practice internationally. Our alumni come together during specialty specific conferences to reconnect with each other and help mentor new trainees into their respective fields. Classes remain connected beyond residency though social media platforms, sharing both their personal and professional accomplishments. We are also very proud of the large number of alumni who stay at NCH after their residency training or return back to NCH after their fellowship training elsewhere. They play a special role in continuing the great tradition of teaching and mentoring our current residents and future colleagues.
“Training at Nicklaus Children's Hospital was the best thing that happened to my career. I became a great pediatrician and had the best time. There are three things that make NCH a unique training program. First, the people. There is a culture of mutual respect and collaboration that promotes teamwork and gives you a warm homey feeling every time you go in to the hospital. Second, the vast clinical exposure, unique patient population, both healthy and very sick children, and increasing autonomy. Lastly, the medical education team is incredible and will make sure residents get excellent clinical experience and training tailored to their interests. For me, it was the perfect setting to fulfill my life goals, including personal ones. During my time at NCH, my family grew, and I matched at my dream fellowship program. I would train at NCH a million times.”
“The decision to train at Nicklaus Children´s Hospital for my Pediatric residency was an easy choice. NCH offers everything I was looking for in a training program and more. The hospital provides care in over 40 subspecialty services! I knew that because of this, I would be exposed to a wide variety of cases and pathologies, giving me the foundation to be a well-rounded Pediatrician. The hospital is also home to amazing ancillary services, such as specialized IV teams, Child Life, music therapy, dog therapy and more, making it easy to provide care to your patients with a multidisciplinary and holistic approach. Best of all, when I trained at NCH, I felt like I was part of a close-knit family. My NCH family included my amazing co-residents, the attendings, faculty, staff, and our incredible program leaders. They were all critical in making my training a success and supported, encouraged and nurtured my personal and career goals. I was honored to serve as Chief Resident, and I am eager to continue my fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine in this great institution!”
“I was born in Lima, Peru, and I graduated from La Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. I first came to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as an observer and was warmly welcomed by the faculty from day one. Imagine my excitement when I returned to this world-class hospital as a Pediatric Resident. All the attending physicians became mentors and close friends, which invested in our career development and provided us with comprehensive training consisting of balanced didactics, research, and patient care. The experience gained from caring for large patient volumes, complex high acuity cases and a variety of challenging clinical situations shaped me into a confident, resourceful and thoughtful Pediatrician ready to start a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care and to continue my career in clinical and academic medicine. I will be always grateful for completing my training at NCH, a place where I grew both professionally and personally. I developed long-lasting friendships with people who became my family.”
“After rotating at NCH as a medical student, choosing the program for residency was a simple decision. I saw all that I thought to be important in a residency program: knowledgeable, enthusiastic attendings, supportive co-residents, extraordinary variation of pathology and a positive learning environment. This is exactly what I experienced during my residency and so much more. The Medical Education team works tirelessly for their residents to have the best possible experience. After graduating and now practicing as a general pediatrician, I feel confident in the knowledge and skills Nicklaus Children’s Hospital helped me develop. I am very grateful to have completed my training at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital!”
“I chose NCH for residency because of the incredible experience I had during my rotations as a medical student, and I could not have been happier with my choice! There are a million reasons why I loved my time at NCH. I was trained by the best pediatricians and subspecialists in South Florida and was exposed to a vast array of patients and clinical scenarios. However, the best part of my experience was growing alongside my co-residents. We helped push each other to become better physicians and have formed lifelong friendships. Following residency, I have continued to serve the community I love as Pediatrician at Roads Pediatrics. I know my training at NCH gave me the necessary skills to provide the best care for my patients!”
"I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. I am a graduate of Anahuac University School of Medicine. I enjoy learning about various cultures and their histories by travelling, reading, and watching movies. These life passions and interests played a vital part in choosing Nicklaus for my residency. Miami is a vibrant and diverse city, and that lends to unique hospital environment in which we are constantly stimulated, learning, and enriching our professional careers and personal endeavors. Through my mentors and research opportunities, Nicklaus has provided me the tools to succeed and excel in my future career. After residency, I plan to pursue a fellowship in pediatric cardiology."
"I've had a passion for pediatrics since I was young and have always dreamed of working at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. My experience at Nicklaus began while working as a volunteer while in undergrad. My favorite aspect of training is the cohesiveness of the NCH community and the diversity of cases seen."
