Meet Our Fellows: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program

Undergraduate education: University of Kentucky

Medical education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine 

Pediatric residency training: Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital

PHM interests: General inpatient medicine, quality improvement, advocacy

Extracurricular interests: Baking, checking out new restaurants in the area, spending time with my family, friends, and cat. 

Why I chose Inova: As a resident at Inova, I knew I wanted to continue working with such a supportive and friendly group of mentors for fellowship. The hospital serves a diverse patient population with a high volume and wide breadth of conditions. The DMV area has also been a wonderful place to live with lots to do, with close proximity to many advocacy opportunities.

Undergraduate education: Loyola University Chicago

Medical education: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale FL

Pediatric residency training: Advocate Children’s Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL

PHM interests: Medical education, quality improvement, DEI/global health

Extracurricular interests: Traveling, restaurant hopping, baking, learning family recipes, catching live standup-comedy shows

Why I chose Inova: I chose Inova for fellowship because from the moment I interviewed, I felt an easy connection with the faculty and learners – and I knew right away that I wanted to be part of such a supportive and welcoming team. The chance to care for a diverse, high-volume patient population really fits with what I'm looking for in my growth as a future pediatric hospitalist. Inova's focus on community-centered care, strong academic support, and its location in the vibrant DMV area make it the perfect place for me to keep learning and growing.

Undergraduate education: University of South Carolina, Columbia SC

Medical education: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia SC

Pediatric residency training: Tulane-Ochsner Pediatrics Residency, New Orleans LA

PHM interests: Medical Education, Advocacy and Immigrant Health, Quality Improvement

Extracurricular interests: I enjoy baking, crafting, spending time outdoors, exploring the city and restaurants!

Why I chose Inova: Everybody was so open and friendly on my interview day! I could easily sense the camaraderie between the faculty and fellows. A huge pull for me is the structured guidance with scholarly activity that begins even before starting fellowship. Inova Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is also in a great location and serves such a diverse patient population. All in all, I know I'll get amazing mentorship and experience to be a well-rounded pediatric hospitalist!

Where are they now? Pediatric hospitalist at Inova L. J. Murphy Children's Hospital and hospitalist in the Pediatric Unit at August Iliff Nursing and Rehabilitation

Undergraduate education: West Chester University

Medical education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pediatric residency training: Geisinger Medical Center, followed by a year as Pediatric Chief Resident.

PHM interests: General inpatient care, newborn medicine, patient safety and quality improvement.

Extracurricular interests: Running (which balances out all of the food and drink I like to enjoy), kayaking or just being outside.

Why I chose Inova: It was clear on my interview day that the hospitalists at Inova are a team that I wanted to be a part of. Relatively high volume (particularly newborns), a great location to practice in and down-to-earth, friendly, welcoming staff made Inova stand out. I was thrilled to find out I had matched at Inova and can’t wait to see what all the fellowship has in store!

Where are they now? Pediatric hospitalist at Inova L. J. Murphy Children's Hospital

Undergraduate education: College of William and Mary

Medical education: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Pediatric residency training: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

PHM interests: Quality improvement work.

Extracurricular interests: I love hiking in Virginia and taking trips into DC to try new brunch spots. I also used to do gymnastics and enjoy staying active.

Why I chose Inova: Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital provides a wonderfully unique environment to practice pediatric hospital medicine. It has the rigor and access of an academic program blended with the patient-centric drive of a community institution. Based on its location, the hospital serves a diverse and varied patient population. In addition to these program characteristics, I was absolutely drawn to the program leadership and support. I wanted a program with personalized didactics and project development. I have been thrilled to have both curricular and personal mentoring from Program Director Dr. Halmon and Associate Program Director Dr. DeVeau-Rosen, along with personalized project guidance from Dr. Courtney Port. The entire pediatric hospital team is engaging, receptive, and supportive of my personal learning as a fellow.

Where are they now? Pediatric hospitalist at Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital