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Pediatric Residents PL-1

Nicol Awadalla, MD Name: Nicol Awadalla, MD
Medical school: Mercer University
Home: Marietta, GA
Career goals:
Behavior and development or general peds (but I know I want to practice outpatient medicine)
Hobbies:
Stay active (run, bike, hike), spend time with my boxer, and cook
Program pluses:
I chose Inova because I was looking for a medium-sized program with a strong base in the community. I was really impressed by the faculty when I came to interview and am really happy that I ended up here!


Lorraine Beraho, MD Name: Lorraine Beraho, MD
Medical school: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Home: Orangeburg, SC
Career goals:
I plan on pursuing a career in pediatric global health
Hobbies:
I am an avid traveler and have been a member of Les Belles D'Adrique, a contemporary African dance troupe, for over 10 years
Program pluses:
The diversity of the patient population served, the support that those involved in resident education provide to trainees, and the sincerity of the attendings, residents, and other staff members I met during my interview. I also love being so close to both DC and Maryland, two great places with lots to do when time allows.


Jessica Berenson, MD Name: Jessica Berenson, MD
Medical school: George Washington University
Home: Washington, DC
Career goals:
PICU or hospitalist or primary care
Hobbies:
Love to bike around DC
Program pluses:
I chose Inova because of the people. They were friendly and I felt like I connected instantly. I also like the diverse, international patient population.


Archana Dave, DO Name: Archana Dave, DO
Medical school: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Home: Houston, TX
Career goals:
Leaning toward a fellowship, but still exploring options
Hobbies:
Traveling, local coffee shops, attempting to make what I see on Food Network, live concerts
Program pluses:
Variety of pathology, good balance of hands-on work and teaching, dedicated faculty, and great relationships among residents


Amber Gaither, MD Name: Amber Gaither, MD
Medical school: Morehouse School of Medicine
Home: Raleigh, NC
Career goals:
Outpatient practice, but still exploring options
Hobbies:
Dancing, cooking, movies, spending time with family, friends and my dogs
Program pluses:
Wide variety of patients, great teaching


Ashleigh Gardner, DO Name: Ashleigh Gardner, DO
Medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Home: Lynchburg, VA
Career goals:
Pediatric cardiology
Hobbies:
Cooking, baking, travel, reading (non-medical), and the San Antonio Spurs
Program pluses:
Strength of the cardiologists; strong exposure to immigrant population


Callie Hansen, MD Name: Callie Hansen, MD
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Home: Greendale, WI
Career goals:
General pediatrics
Hobbies:
Baking, board games, Star Wars
Program pluses:
Diverse patient population with multiple subspecialty opportunities, great location, free food!


Arwa Hussain, MD Name: Arwa Hussain, MD
Medical school: Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Home: Karachi, Pakistan
Career goals:
Pediatric infectious diseases or hospitalist
Hobbies:
Cooking, eating out, reading, swimming, hanging out with friends
Program pluses:
I chose Inova because it is a small, closely knit program, with dedicated faculty committed toward teaching residents. It is also the largest pediatric hospital in the Northern Virginia area with a highly diverse patient population, hence a lot of opportunities for me to learn and expand my clinical experience. The working environment is great and the people here are really friendly and helpful.


Bettina Isaac, MD Name: Bettina "Joi" Isaac, MD
Medical school: Meharry Medical College
Home: Salisbury, NC
Career goals:
NICU fellowship
Hobbies:
Running, traveling, spending time with family and friends, sleeping, pescetarian foodie!
Program pluses:
Faculty/admin were very friendly on my interview day, senior residents cared about their program and it showed, patient population and volume, didactics/board prep, medium-sized program, and location


Lauren Kinneman, DO Name: Lauren Kinneman, DO
Medical school: Touro University – Nevada
Home: Seattle, WA
Career goals:
Pediatric emergency medicine
Hobbies:
Soccer (and all sports)
Program pluses:
Diverse patient population, variety of pathology, faculty that loves to teach


Irina Remsberg, MD Name: Irina Remsberg, MD
Medical school: Bukovinian State Medical University
Home: Ukraine
Career goals:
Hobbies:
Volleyball, traveling
Program pluses:


Brittany Walker, MD Name: Brittany Walker, MD
Medical school: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Home: Piscataway, NJ
Career goals:
NICU, public health, clinical research
Hobbies:
Traveling, cooking, salsa dancing
Program pluses:
Diverse patient population, great faculty teaching


Jamie Zakkak, MD Name: Jamie Zakkak, MD
Medical school: St. George’s Univeristy
Home: Warrenton, VA
Career goals:
Emergency medicine, public health
Hobbies:
Tennis
Program pluses:
Faculty loves to teach, diverse patient population and pathology, close to my hometown