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08/25/2026

August surgery vibes at LCH General Surgery Residency Program Larkin Community Hospital

Thanks to Valeria Díaz for the 📸🤳

02/02/2026

Once a year. One picture. One tradition. 📸

After the ABSITE exams, this moment happens — the only day of the entire year when every single general surgery resident, our Program Director, Dr. Mohammad Masri, and our Program Coordinator, George A. Michel, are all together in one place. Busy schedules, call nights, rotations, and emergencies pause just long enough for this photo… and it has become our favorite moment of the day.

This picture represents so much more than a group of residents. It means teamwork under pressure, long nights that turn into mornings, lessons learned in the OR, growth through challenges, and support when the days are tough. Residency is demanding, but it’s moments like this that remind us why we chose this path — and who we chose to walk it with.

This is not just a residency program.
This is our team, our family, and a group of people who push each other to be better surgeons and better humans every single day.

We are proud to keep this tradition alive year after year, and we’re already looking forward to the new faces who will join us next year and become part of this story.

Grateful for where we are, excited for what’s ahead, and proud of the people standing next to us.
The journey continues. 💪🔥

11/02/2025

📍 Born and raised in Jacmel, Haiti 🇭🇹 , Dr. Marcelin began his medical journey at Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) in Santiago de Cuba 🇨🇺 . He later pursued a Master’s in Public Health and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸— strengthening his passion for research, surgical innovation, and global health.

He completed a General Surgery residency at Severo Ochoa University Hospital in Madrid, followed by advanced training in Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Ohio) in 2015. After gaining experience as a First Surgical Assistant at Hialeah Hospital, he joined the Larkin General Surgery Residency Program in 2024.

Dr. Marcelin’s clinical interests include:
🔹 Colorectal Surgery
🔹 Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery
🔹 Minimally Invasive Surgery

Beyond the hospital, he loves:
🏃‍♂️ Running
⚽ Playing soccer
💪 Going to the gym
📚 Reading & Teaching
👨‍👧‍👦 Spending time with his children
🎶 Listening to music

His guiding words:
“God knows best — I trust Him to guide my path.”

We are honored to have Dr. Marcelin as part of our Larkin Surgery family — a true example of resilience, leadership, and service to others!

10/27/2025

🎯 Resident Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Shlyak, PGY-3

Born in Kyiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦, Dr. Shlyak completed his medical degree at St. George’s University. He has developed a strong passion for Vascular Surgery and for teaching medical students, always taking the time to explain, guide, and inspire those following in his footsteps.

Outside the operating room, you’ll find him enjoying audiobooks and podcasts, experimenting in the kitchen, watching hockey, or — as he says — annoying his cat 🐱

At Larkin, Dr. Shlyak stands out for his dedication, curiosity, and enthusiasm for surgical education, making him a valued member of our residency family.

👨‍⚕️

10/02/2025

🌟 Resident Spotlight 🌟

Meet Dr. Rafael Guzman, one of our amazing PGY-1 General Surgery residents! 👨‍⚕️💪

📍 Born in Miami, Florida
🎓 Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada
🔎 Field of Interest: Trauma Surgery

When he’s not in the hospital, you can find him:
⚽ Playing soccer
🏋️‍♂️ Lifting at the gym
🔥 Grilling with friends
🤿 Spearfishing
🌊 Relaxing at the beach

We’re excited to have Dr. Guzman on our team and can’t wait to see all the incredible things he’ll accomplish in his surgical journey! 🙌

06/09/2025

🎓✨ Celebrating Excellence in Surgery ✨🎓

Today we celebrate two incredible surgeons and even better human beings — Dr. Roynny Sánchez and Dr. Alain Soto — as they officially graduate as General Surgeons from Larkin Community Hospital! 🩺💪🏼

Your dedication, resilience, and passion for medicine have inspired all of us along this journey. From sleepless nights to life-saving surgeries, you’ve proven what it means to wear that white coat with pride and purpose.

We are beyond proud to have walked beside you during these transformative years. Your legacy will remain in the halls of Larkin, and your impact on patients’ lives will be felt for years to come. 🚨❤️

Here’s to a future full of success, growth, and continued excellence in surgery. You did it, doctors!! 🥂👨🏻‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️

06/06/2025

🎓✨ A night of pride, joy, and heartfelt celebration!

Tonight, we honored and celebrated the incredible journey of our graduating chief residents, Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Soto, from the Larkin General Surgery Residency Program.

We couldn’t be prouder of the surgeons—and leaders—they’ve become. Through dedication, resilience, and countless hours in the OR, they’ve left a lasting impact on our program, their patients, and all of us who’ve had the privilege of working alongside them.

Our Program Director shared powerful words that resonated with us all:
“This is not the end, but the beginning of a remarkable new chapter. You’ve grown into exceptional surgeons, and we can’t wait to see the lives you’ll touch and the difference you’ll make. Remember, you’ll always have a home here at Larkin.”

Congratulations, Dr. Sanchez and Dr. Soto. We celebrate you today, and always. 💙👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

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South Miami, FL
33143

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