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CHI is the first Teaching Health Center at a Community Health Center in Florida

The Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI has been training physicians for more than 10 years and became the very first community health center in the State of Florida to achieve Teaching Health Center status as of July 2014. “Our vision to become an educational institution of excellence is now realized,” said Colonel Brodes H. Harley, Jr, former President and CEO of CHI. CHI will be contributing to the national effort to train primary care clinicians to meet. the needs of the growing population in our communities, including the uninsured and the many insured from the Affordable Care Act. It also brings a higher level of quality to the organization.

CHI is the first Teaching Health Center at a Community Health Center in Florida

The Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI has been training physicians for more than 10 years and became the very first community health center in the State of Florida to achieve Teaching Health Center status as of July 2014. “Our vision to become an educational institution of excellence is now realized,” said Colonel Brodes H. Harley, Jr, former President and CEO of CHI. CHI will be contributing to the national effort to train primary care clinicians to meet. the needs of the growing population in our communities, including the uninsured and the many insured from the Affordable Care Act. It also brings a higher level of quality to the organization.

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Experience top-quality medical education

Our Graduate Medical Education programs are fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Medical Education (ACGME). We partner with the Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME) through NOVA Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Our residents have rotations with the following affiliated partners: Jackson South Medical Center and Larkin Community Hospital as well as other local community partners. Residents’ clinical learning environment fosters opportunities for growth and acquisition of skills that will enable residents to become culturally competent and autonomous practitioners.

"This increases CHI’s visibility in the healthcare community and improves our ability to recruit primary care clinicians over the next decade.”

Saint Anthony Amofah, MD

Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Academic Officer

“This program is committed to nurture and train well rounded physicians. We believe in advocating for residents interests and well-being, promoting a learning environment with research projects related to patient safety and quality improvement , a strong curriculum with topics related to social determinants of health and population health and an integrated training for the management of diverse and complex medical conditions.”

Elizabeth Philippe, MD

Designated Institutional Official

“This increases CHI’s visibility in the healthcare community and improves our ability to recruit primary care clinicians over the next decade.”

Dr. Saint Anthony Amofah

Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Academic Officer

Our Education Pillars

Real-World Training at the Brodes Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center

The Brodes Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI provides residents a community-based and real-life setting.

Community Partnerships and public-based Research

Residents will witness beneficial partnerships in the community such as HIV/AIDS and school-based medical care programs, as well as have an opportunity to conduct public-based research.

Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions

Residents will learn the challenges of working with non-compliant patients, patients who seek treatment late, uninsured who need help finding funding for necessary surgeries or having providers act as advocates on their behalf for more specialized care.

Appreciation for the South Florida Lifestyle and Culture

Residents are also able to enjoy the benefits of living in South Florida with its diverse cultural traditions, excepcional museums and endless recreational activities, all in a warm climate.

Our Education Pillars

Real-World Training at the Brodes Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center

The Brodes Hartley, Jr. Teaching Health Center at CHI provides residents a community-based setting.

Community Partnerships and public-based Research

Residents will witness beneficial partnerships in the community such as HIV/AIDS and school-based programs, as well as have an opportunity to conduct public-based research.

Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions

Residents will learn the challenges associated with the management of the social determinants of health, affecting our patient population. These factors impact patient compliance, timeliness in keeping appointments and managing their chronic medical problems. 50% of our patients are uninsured and require assistance for medication, specialist care, and ancillary services. This has a profound impact on patient outcomes and our community. Our providers serve as advocates on the patient’s behalf to ensure that they have access to affordable, quality care.

Appreciation for the South Florida Lifestyle and Culture

They are also able to enjoy the benefits of living in South Florida, with its diverse cultural traditions, exceptional museums and endless recreational activities, all in a warm climate.

What Our Residents Say

“I was initially drawn to CHI because the program fell in line with my values and goals.
CHI provides healthcare in a way that is accessible and easy to navigate.
CHI understands that it is essential to keep our communities healthy.
My interest in the program was solidified during my interview day as CHI
proved to be full of passionate residents, faculty and staff dedicated
to serving their patients in an atmosphere of collegiality.
CHI felt like me and was ultimately my first choice!
To add a cherry on top, it is in the beautiful city of Miami!”

Katina Richardson, M.D.

Graduate, Class of 2023

“CHI is a place that I believe builds character. During the course of training at CHI,
I met some of the most intelligent, dependable, supportive approachable co-residents,
attending physicians and non-clinical staff. All of the people that were met,
the experiences that I went through and the lives that were touched
during the course of my training at CHI, has served to build character that’s
been serving me well into independent medical practice. It would be
fair to say that it would be a privilege for
any potential physician to receive their training at CHI.”

Jean Mandat, DO

Class of 2018

“CHI gave me the opportunity to have new experiences by providing care
to underserved communities, you learn to empathize with those in need.
I particularly empathize with patients’ mental health issues and provide
the best health care needs before anything else.
A community health center teaches you to develop an understanding of the
healthcare barriers the population can face. As a resident in training, I encounter
those who struggle with poor nutrition, diabetes, chronic pulmonary conditions,
injuries and mental health conditions. CHI provides different healthcare services
for our patients among other outreach services under one roof.
I believe my training at CHI has prepared me
to face today's barriers in mental health conditions”

Raul Ulloa, MD

Graduate, Class of 2023

What Our Residents Say

“I was initially drawn to CHI because
the program fell in line with my values
and goals. CHI provides healthcare in a way
that is accessible and easy to navigate.
CHI understands that it is essential to keep
our communities healthy. My interest
in the program was solidified during my
interview day as CHI proved to be full of
passionate residents, faculty and staff
dedicated to serving their patients in an a
tmosphere of collegiality. CHI felt like me
and was ultimately my first choice!
To add a cherry on top, it is in the beautiful
city of Miami!”

Katina Richardson, M.D.

Graduate, Class of 2023

“CHI is a place that I believe builds character.
During the course of training at CHI, I met
some of the most intelligent, dependable,
supportive approachable co-residents,
attending physicians and non/clinic staff.
All of the people that were met, the
experiences that I went through and the lives
that were touched during the course of my
training at CHI, has served to build character
that’s been serving me well into independent
medical practice. It would be fair to say that
it would be a privilege for any potential
physician to receive their training at CHI.”

Jean Mandat, DO

Class of 2018

“CHI gave me the opportunity to have new
experiences by providing care to underserved
communities, you learn to empathize with
those in need. I particularly empathize with
patients’ mental health issues and provide
the best health care needs before anything
else. A community health center teaches
you to develop an understanding of the
healthcare barriers the population can face.
As a resident in training, I encounter those
who struggle with poor nutrition, diabetes,
chronic pulmonary conditions, injuries and
mental health conditions. CHI provides
different healthcare services for our patients
among other outreach services under one roof.
I believe my training at CHI has prepared me
to face today's barriers in mental
health conditions”

Raul Ulloa, MD

Graduate, Class of 2023

Maps and Directions

Location Information

Doris Ison Health Center

10300 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33190

(786) 293-5500

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Maps and Directions

Location Information

Doris Ison Health Center

10300 SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33190

(786) 293-5500

Get Directions

Overview of Doris Ison
Health Center

Doris Ison Health Center is the flagship and largest health center of Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI). The Doris Ison Center has been serving the South Florida community for more than 50 years and offers a variety of services.