"As a pediatric resident at Nicklaus, I appreciate the support that is provided by our co-residents and upper-level residents, the attendings, faculty, and ancillary staff. Whenever I seek any help, it is easy to find. I also appreciate that the entire facility is dedicated solely to the care of children. It warms my heart to walk the halls and see the faces of happy children and family members, knowing that they have just received top-tier care at NCH."
Breyonna Maddox, MD
Class of 2025
"The beauty of training at Nicklaus Children’s is the perfect balance of diversity and experience that everyone has to offer. Being a free-standing children’s hospital, everyone is passionate about working with kids, and I instantly felt welcomed and supported by my co-residents and faculty. I also love the patient population and the community I get to serve daily. With Miami being a large, multicultural city, you are exposed to a high volume of cases and that allows you to see it all and do it all. This city is warm, colorful, and vibrant and moving back home was the best decision I could have made. My favorite thing about Miami is 100% the weather!"
Daniela Castro, DO
Class of 2025
Andres Rodriguez,MD
Dianelis Hernandez, MD
Almaha Alshehri, MD
Lina Ayala Castro, MD
Maria Florencia Badino, MD
Stephanie Blount, DO
Estefany Cadavid, MD
Daniela Castro, DO
Resident Committees
Wellness Committee
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).
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.).
Wellness Committee
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).
Meet Our Leaders
Beatriz Cunill-De Sautu, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Residency Program Director
Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO, FAAP
Pediatric Residency Program Associate Director
Mark Gabay, DO, FAAP
Pediatric Residency Program Associate Director
Our Alumni
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 NCH inspires me. I like the mindset and culture of everyone here, and being part of a team that gives its best to form the next generation of well-rounded, compassionate pediatricians. During my training, I have met excellent and resourceful mentors and lifelong friends. I am honored to serve as a chief resident and to keep learning from everyone at NCH.”
Alejandra Frauenfelder, MD
Alejandra Frauenfelder, MD
"At NCH everyone is willing to help and teach. You become part of a big family in which you feel supported and encouraged to learn. The program strives to achieve a high level of professionalism and human warmth to provide the best experience to trainees and care to our patients. Residents and attendings become family and everyone works to help each other displaying true teamwork."
Camila Gonzalez Aragon, MD
Class of 2023, Chief Resident