From left: Chairman Esteban L. Bovo, Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, Commissioner Barbara Jordan and Dr. Barbara Montford
During the October 23, 2018 Miami-Dade County Commission Meeting, Commissioner Barbara Jordan honored Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) President, Dr. Barbara Montford as the first African-American female President of the Dade County Medical Association (DCMA).
“Dr. Barbara Montford is truly an inspiration.” Commissioner Jordan said. “This is a historic achievement that will open doors for many women in the future.”
On June 23, Dr. Montford made history when she was installed as the first African-American female president of DCMA, which is the organization of choice for physicians who advocate for patients and for the quality and sustainability of the practice of medicine.
During her inauguration speech, Dr. Montford stated her aims to achieve better representation of African-American and Haitian-American medical communities in the DCMA and enhanced participation of women doctors in various activities of the organization. She said her overall goal is to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and representative association of physicians for Miami-Dade County.
