Meet the Fellows

What drew you to this field?
I have always been interested in nutrition and how it can be used to help manage diseases. As I learned more about GI, I knew this field was perfect for me. I love how GI intertwines my interest in nutrition, and also has a nice balance of acuity and interesting pathophysiology allowing me to take care of patients across many other subspecialties.

What are your clinical interests? How did you become interested in this area?
My clinical interests are in nutrition, obesity, and hepatology. Prior to medical school, I became a registered dietitian, so nutrition has always been a passion of mine. However, throughout training, I discovered my interest in caring for acutely ill patients, especially patients undergoing liver transplants. I enjoyed being a part of their healing process and seeing them well in clinic later on.

What are your research interests?
I’m still undecided exactly what research area I want to focus on during fellowship, but my interests are in nutrition and liver disease.

Why did you choose Lurie?
I chose Lurie because I was interested in training at a large children’s hospital with a variety of clinical complexity, patient diversity, and great research opportunities. I was also very impressed by the camaraderie of the fellows I met on my interview day. They all seemed very happy and genuine, and spoke highly of all the attendings, which were all important qualities to me.

What do you do for fun or to relax?
Outside of work, I like to travel, spend time with my husband and our dog, and try new restaurants. When I have a long weekend off, we enjoy going to northern Wisconsin or Michigan to spend time with our families on the lakes.

What do you love most about Chicago?
So far, I’ve come to enjoy the unique personalities of all the neighborhoods in Chicago! I’m also really excited to spend time walking/running on Lake Shore trail and trying new restaurants. Looking forward to finding my new go-to restaurant in our neighborhood!