Richard Suarez received his B.S. in Biological Sciences and his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida International University (FIU). He completed his J.M. in Health Care Regulation from the Florida State University College of Law. He is currently pursuing his M.D. degree from the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine among the Class of 2024. He conducts research in medical education and health policy. Richard has presented at numerous research conferences, such as the Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting, among others. He has also earned various honors including being inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society.