The Miami-Dade County Medical Association (MDCMA) announced that its 2026-2027 President, Julie Lynn Kantor, M.D., F.A.A.P., has been appointed as a Member At-Large of The Children’s Trust Board of Directors, strengthening the representation of healthcare and pediatric expertise in an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families throughout Miami-Dade County.
Dr. Kantor joined The Children’s Trust Board in September 2026. She brings more than two decades of clinical experience in pediatrics, along with extensive experience in medical education, mentorship and community leadership. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and a pediatric attending physician in the Emergency Room at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She attended Miami Dade College and Florida International University before earning her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Dr. Kantor’s appointment also complements her leadership of the Miami-Dade County Medical Association, where she is serving as President for 2026-2027.
