Surgical Resident
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology
Natalia Correa is a first year general surgery resident at the University of Miami Holycross Health Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She completed her medical education at Florida State University College of Medicine and graduated in 2023. She completed her Master’s in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida in 2020 and her Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology at Florida State University in 2018. She was born and raised in Miami, Florida and both of her parents are from Bogota, Colombia. Natalia is training as the first surgeon in her family. Her most cherished accomplishments are sharing her journey as a Latina medical student to inspire the next generation and advocating for a more diverse medical field. As a surgeon, Natalia aspires to remain involved with medical education, serve as a mentor for future surgeons, and start her own scholarship program. She is interested in plastic and reconstructive surgery but wants to keep an open mind as she continues her journey. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new places, and enjoying various cuisines. She also cherishes the time she spends with her family and friends, especially when she gets to go back home.