Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine and serves as the Associate Program Director of the USF Med-Peds Residency Program. She is a dual board-certified internist and pediatrician, deeply committed to medical education, health equity, and global health.

A highly decorated educator, Dr. Perez-Colon has received numerous honors including the 2025 USF Health Culture Champion Award, the MPPDA Brendan Kelly National Award for advocacy and educational innovation, and multiple teaching awards from USF and Tampa General Hospital. As Chief of Medicine at Tampa General, she leads efforts to enhance quality care, professional development, and interdepartmental collaboration.

She is the lead faculty advisor for the USF International Health Service Collaborative and has led service-learning initiatives in Colombia, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Her scholarly work spans topics such as medical Spanish education, coaching for diversity pipelines, and AI-integrated board preparation.

Dr. Perez-Colon is nationally recognized for her contributions to academic medicine, having presented at AAIM, SGIM, APPD, and AMEE. Her teaching portfolio includes directing the Medical Spanish elective, leading DEI-focused clinical case discussions, and mentoring students in public health, disparities, and global medicine. She is passionate about empowering future physician-leaders through culturally responsive education, learner-centered coaching, and service-driven training.