Medical Students in Action!: MEDICAL TEAM

Steven E. Chavoustie, M.D., FACOG - Medical Director, MSA

I am a 1981 graduate of the University of Miami Medical School and Immediate-Past President of the Medical School Alumni Association. While teaching clinical skills for our academic society, Adler/Everitt, I had the opportunity to meet Mikel Llanes as one of my first year medical students. He invited me to attend the MSA Medical Mission in the spring of 2004 as a physician advisor. My past military training as a combat casualty officer; in conjunction with my specialty as an obstetrician gynecologist prepared me well for providing the necessary medical care. Providing basic primary care, dental care, antenatal care, and gynecologic screening to the impoverished communities has become a passion of mine and has inspired me to seek the help of others with expanding our organization, building a clinic and enlisting the help of other necessary specialties. The impact of implementing simple changes in behaviors and hygiene, along with health education can save lives.

Mikel Llanes, M.D. - President MSA

“Medical Students in Action” is an organization spear headed by family medicine resident Mikel Llanes. Mikel attended Belen Jesuit High School in Miami, Florida and it was during his high school years that he first was exposed to missionary work in the DR. He spent one year in the DR after high school with a Jesuit priest and it was through these past experiences that he made a commitment to create an organization to help the people of the DR.

Donato Arguelles, M.D., FACC - Co-Medical Director

A graduate of Emory University Medical School in 1981. I completed my internal medicine and cardiology fellowship at JMH and entered private practice in Coral Gables. My practice is dedicated to cardiology and preventive care. My dedication to the Medcial mission has become a life long dream. I love giving back and providing the much needed care and education to the underserved communities of the DR.

Bernard Schrager, M.D.,FACC - Assistant Physician Advisor

I graduated from the University of Miami
Medical School in 1977. After completing my internal medicine and cardiology training I returned to the University of Miami as faculty and director of the Coronary Care Unit at the Veteran Administration Hospital of Miami before entering private Practice . I have practiced clinical and invasive cardiology for many years and now enjoy teaching and learning from the dedicated UM medical students who attend to our medical mission. Providing the much needed medical care to the impoverished people of the DR is professionally rewarding. "No matter how tiring the days are, you really feel good."

Ron Sancetta, M.D., FACOG - OBGYN Medical Director

I am a graduate of Georgetown Medical School and worked for the public health department after completing my residency in OBGYN. My private practice in Miami, is dedicated to practicing obstetrics and gynecology and performing innovative gynecological procedures. Giving my time and skills to the impoversihed people of the DR is very fulfilling.

Rick Rosscetti, DDS, PhD - Dental Team Director

Vince DeGennaro, M.D., MPH - Ex-officio Director MSA