Adriana Lequerica Ziemba (she/her)

Rotation Director and Preceptor for Behavioral Health

 

Hometown

Miami, FL

 

Graduate School

PsyD from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, FL

 

Additional Degrees

BS, Psychology from the University of Central Florida

 
 

Where did you complete your residency and fellowship?

Fellowship training in Health Psychology with a Primary Care Emphasis at Florida State University College of Medicine

What do you like most about Lakeside?

The welcoming atmosphere and focus on collaborative learning

What are your interests in medicine?

Preventative cardiology, Neurocognitive Disorders and Behavioral Medicine

Do you speak any languages other than English?

Yes - Spanish

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Non-dairy Butter Pecan

What interests do you have outside of medicine?

Learning new languages, History and Sports (especially baseball, hockey and motor sports)

What other job would you have wanted, if not the one you have?

A Research Librarian or Antiquities Historian focused on the Greco-Roman era

Tell us one random fact about anything else you like

In Ireland, the national language is Irish, not Gaelic. It is confusing, because in Irish, the language is referred to as Gaeilge. Gaelic is generally "Scottish Gaelic", whereas Irish is it's own separate language.

What is your favorite spot in Florida?

Key West

What advice would you give to a new doctor just starting their residency or their career?

Be kind to yourself. Learning is a process, and you have many people walking with you to help you along the way.