By Kayvan Amini, DO
This past year was a busy one for BCMA during my time as the Association’s President. Our activities including the launch of our new Business of Medicine events, engaging with legislators in the district and during our trip to Tallahassee in December, collaborating with stakeholders on the future of healthcare in our community, and much more. And as we look ahead, I encourage you to join me at BCMA’s Presidential Inauguration and 100-Year Anniversary Celebration on January 31st.
Along with our honored guests, Dr. Alma Littles, Florida Medical Association President-Elect, and Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President, American Medical Association, we are thrilled to celebrate this historic milestone for our Association. We are also excited to partner with Kristi Krueger, anchor and health reporter WPLG Local 10, as our Master of Ceremonies. I invite you to support the special occasion by purchasing tickets, becoming a sponsor, and helping us commemorate the past while investing in the future of the BCMA. Visit bcma.com for details.
We are proud to honor our 2025 award recipients and healthcare leaders during this celebration. As the Association marks 100 years of physician leadership, advocacy, and service in Broward County, this year’s recognitions highlight the individuals and institutions whose impact has shaped the future of healthcare in the region.
Christopher Chang, M.D. – Incoming BCMA President
Dr. Chang, a national recognized pediatric allergist and immunologist, will be Inaugurated as President of BCMA on January 31st. He currently serves as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and is preparing to guide the Association into its second century of service.
Dana Wallace, M.D. – Physician of the Year Award
This award honors a physician whose innovation, service, and unwavering dedication have created a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape and aligns deeply with BCMA’s mission of advocacy for physicians and patients. Dr. Wallace, Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Allopathic Medicine and a past president of the BCMA, is recognized for her outstanding leadership and contributions.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and ProAssurance – Institutional Partner Awards
NSU and ProAssurance, the Medical Professional Liability partner of BCMA, are honored as exceptional institutional partners whose collaborations with physicians and the BCMA have strengthened patient safety efforts, medical education, advocacy, and the delivery of high-quality care in the region.
Cynthia Peterson Legacy Fund Scholarship Recipient(s) – To Be Announced
The Cynthia Peterson Legacy Fund is dedicated to honoring the remarkable career and unwavering dedication of Cynthia Peterson, retired CEO of BCMA. In recognition of her enduring legacy, the BCMA Foundation is proud to award our first scholarship for aspiring medical students in Broward County at this year’s Inauguration.
The BCMA Presidential Inauguration & 100-Year Anniversary Gala will not only honor a century of service and achievements in organized medicine, but also the medical leaders who will continue to drive progress for future generations. Thank you for your continued engagement, advocacy, and support of our shared mission.
Dr. Kayvan Amini is President, Broward County Medical Association.
