Pediatric experts get their training at CHoR

Families throughout Virginia and beyond turn to our doctors for the best care. As our pediatric subspecialists diagnose and treat some of the most complex conditions, they’re also training the doctors following in their footsteps. This is an especially exciting time of year as many new physician specialists begin to take the next big step in their medical training.

Once doctors compete their medical school and residencies, many go on to complete fellowships for the additional education and training required to specialize in a specific type of medicine.

“Education is a critical part our mission at CHoR. Our faculty are drawn to work at CHoR not only for the opportunity to provide exceptional care for children, but also to conduct research and mentor the future generations of pediatricians and pediatric specialists,” said Dr. Michael Ryan, vice chair of education. “This commitment to education includes 11 fellowship programs, providing advanced training in specialty areas of pediatric research and practice.”

This year, seven of our third-year pediatric residents have matched into fellowships, which means one of the fellowship programs they were interested in also identified them as a candidate they would like to welcome into their program.

Congratulations to the following resident physicians from CHoR who will be furthering their training in esteemed fellowship programs.

Name	Specialty	Fellowship program
Jacob Humphrey, MD	Nephrology	Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Danielle Fayad, MD	Infectious Diseases	Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Robbie Parks, MD	Emergency Medicine	CHoR
Meredith Mitchell, MD	Hospital Medicine	CHoR
Jerica Gee, MD	Neonatology	The Medical University of South Carolina Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
Hannah Hollon, MD	Obesity Medicine	CHoR
Nada Darwish, MD	Neonatology	Penn State Health Children’s Hospital

As we bid farewell to several of our hardworking residents, we also welcome seven physicians who have completed their residencies and are preparing to begin their fellowships here at CHoR.

Name	Specialty	Fellowship program
Christopher Chow, MD	Cardiology	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Nicole Pietras, DO	Hematology and Oncology	Palms West Hospital
Meredith Mitchell, MD	Hospital Medicine	CHoR
Grace Mueller, MD	Neonatology	CHoR
Kelly Stanley, MD	Neonatology	University of Arizona
Kevin Leal, DO	Critical Care	Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Fatima Mejia-Connolly,	Critical Care	SUNY Upstate Medical Center

“Becoming a pediatric subspecialist requires equal parts passion, commitment and hard work – and these graduating residents exhibit them all. They’ve been shining stars during their time with us and amid the extraordinary challenges of the pandemic. I’m proud of their perseverance and confident they will further excel as they continue their training and begin their careers,” said Dr. Suzanne Lavoie, residency program director.

Pediatric experts get their training at CHoR

Congratulations to the following resident physicians from CHoR who will be furthering their training in esteemed fellowship programs.

As we bid farewell to several of our hardworking residents, we also welcome seven physicians who have completed their residencies and are preparing to begin their fellowships here at CHoR.

Discover all the medical education opportunities at CHoR.

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