Just before stepping onto the graduation stage, Jessie Limonta ‘17, M.D. ‘23, got handed a red card for the announcer to read. Surprise! She was the 1,000th physician to graduate from FIU. She is now a pediatrics resident at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Dean Juan C. Cendan, M.D., Provost Elizabeth Béjar and President Kenneth A. Jessell celebrate Jessie Limonta ‘17, M.D. ‘23 as FIU's 1,000th physician graduate.
Among the dignitaries on stage that day was Hanadys Ale ’08, M.D. ’13, the College of Medicine’s first graduate. Coincidentally, both Drs. Ale and Limonta began their medical journeys at the same pediatric residency program. Dr. Ale is now an allergy and immunology specialist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
