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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics

Current Residents

Brianna Borsheim, MD

Brianna Borsheim, MD

College: University of South Florida

Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine

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Hometown: Green Cove Springs, FL

How have you benefited from this residency program?

Completing residency at Lurie was an amazing experience. I loved having the privilege of serving a diverse patient population from communities all across the city, the state, the Midwest, and the world. The culture at Lurie is collegial, collaborative, and innovative. I not only grew as a pediatrician, but also as an educator and leader. Now, my co-residents have become some of my closest friends and I have learned so much from each of them. I could not have picked a better place to complete my pediatric residency!

Applicants can contact you about:

Couples matching, Starting a family in residency, Having a big dog in a small apartment, Advocacy, Nephrology, Running/Hiking/Outdoor activities around Chicago

Ashlyn McRae, MD

Ashlyn McRae, MD

College: Tulane University

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Hometown: New Orleans, LA

What do you love about Lurie?

I love Lurie for the incredible relationships I've built with so many people, from co-residents and attendings to program administration and other hospital employees. This sense of community makes every day fulfilling. The training I’ve received here has been exceptional, allowing me to care for pediatric patients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of medical conditions and varying acuity levels. My experiences at Lurie have truly shaped me into a well-rounded pediatrician, and I am grateful for the support and opportunities that have enriched my journey.

Applicants may contact you about:

Couples matching, having a dog in Chicago, starting a family during residency, Chicago's food scene

Gabriel Peirats Moore, MD

Gabriel Peirats Moore, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
What makes Lurie’s residency program standout to you?

At Lurie, we take care of all types of patients, ranging from common pediatric cases to extremely complex patients with interesting pathophysiology. To complement this, our culture is extremely friendly and collegial, creating a great environment to learn about these conditions.

What do you love about Lurie?

The easy answer is the people as this is what truly makes Lurie special. In addition, I love the diverse patient population we serve. Whether in continuity clinic or on the floor, our patients come from various backgrounds. Being from Puerto Rico, I particularly enjoy caring for Spanish-speaking patients and their families, who make up approximately a quarter of our patient population.

Hunter Smith, MD, MPH

Hunter Smith, MD, MPH

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine

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Hometown: Cary, NC

Why did you choose Lurie's residency program?

I know it might sound cliché, but I came to Lurie for the people. Following my interview and experiencing the community firsthand, it became clear that everyone involved in the program wholeheartedly supports each other. At Lurie, I received the essential training I needed alongside individuals genuinely invested in my career development. My co-residents (including my amazing co-chiefs) have become some of my closest friends. The faculty and staff consistently demonstrate eagerness to teach and support us. I often reflect on the fact that we spend so much time together in the hospital, yet willingly choose to spend our free time with each other. It truly feels like a family!

Applicants can contact you about:

Advocacy involvement, moving to Chicago, the amazing food scene, and applying for fellowships

Elizabeth Anteau, MD

Elizabeth Anteau, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Melanie Armstrong, MD

Melanie Armstrong, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Northwestern university Feinberg School of Medicine

Shaneise Ellis, MD

Shaneise Ellis, MD

College: Norfolk State University

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Catherine Fergie, MD

Catherine Fergie, MD

College: Texas A&M University

Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center of College of Medicine

Erika Goodman, MD

Erika Goodman, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences

John Hammond, MD

John Hammond, MD

College: Williams College

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Future Career Plans:Fellowship, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Alexis Harmon, MD

Alexis Harmon, MD

College: University of Cincinnati

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Courtney Harris, MD

Courtney Harris, MD

College: University of Missouri

Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Nicole Hickman, MD

Nicole Hickman, MD

College: University of Washington

Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Katherine Hosinski, MD

Katherine Hosinski, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University

Tatyana Johnson, MD

Tatyana Johnson, MD

College: Wellesley College

Medical School: Emory university School of Medicine

Kathleen Kelly, MD, MPH

Kathleen Kelly, MD, MPH

College: University of Virginia

Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Kendall Kennedy, MD

Kendall Kennedy, MD

College: North Carolina Central University

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine

Esther Kwara, MD

Esther Kwara, MD

College: University of Maryland

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine

Elizabeth Laska, MD, MPH

Elizabeth Laska, MD, MPH

College: Johns Hopkins University

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Aubrey Lopshire, MD

Aubrey Lopshire, MD

College: Rice University

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Duncan Mackie, MD

Duncan Mackie, MD

College: Georgia University of Technology

Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine

Kristin Mayoral-Palarz, MD, PhD

Kristin Mayoral-Palarz, MD, PhD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Erin McCune, MD

Erin McCune, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Patrick Murday, MD

Patrick Murday, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Madelyn Peha, MD

Madelyn Peha, MD

College: University of Washington

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Marissa Riley, MD

Marissa Riley, MD

College: University of North Carolina

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Kimi Shah, MD

Kimi Shah, MD

College: University of Pittsburgh

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Sydney Sheppard, MD, MSPH

Sydney Sheppard, MD, MSPH

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine

Avni Singh, MD

Avni Singh, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Brianna Stewart, MD

Brianna Stewart, MD

College: University of Wisconsin

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Priya Tumuluru, MD

Priya Tumuluru, MD

College: Case Western Reserve University

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Wadsworth, Williams, MD

Wadsworth, Williams, MD

College: John Hopkins University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Alice Yu, MD

Alice Yu, MD

College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Zofia Zdanowicz, MD

Zofia Zdanowicz, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Benjamin Zellmer, MD

Benjamin Zellmer, MD

College: Marquette University

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Amira Abdalla, MD

Amira Abdalla, MD

College: University of Toronto

Medical School: Ohio State University

Kyrie Anderson, MD

Kyrie Anderson, MD

College: Boston College

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine

Maria Awad, MD

Maria Awad, MD

College: Indiana University

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Pranshu Bhardwaj, MD

Pranshu Bhardwaj, MD

College: Johns Hopkins University

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Emily Bowen, MD

Emily Bowen, MD

College: Whitman College

Medical School: University of Washington

Riley Boyd, MD

Riley Boyd, MD

College: Kalamazoo College

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Dannielle Brown, MD

Dannielle Brown, MD

College: Johns Hopkins University

Medical School: Loyola University

Karishma Desai, MD

Karishma Desai, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Mia DiCara, MD

Mia DiCara, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Agnes Donnelly, MD

Agnes Donnelly, MD

College: Georgetown University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Audrey Duquette, MD

Audrey Duquette, MD

College: Amherst College

Medical School: Emory University

Zalman Faltushanskiy, MD

Zalman Faltushanskiy, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Clara Garcia, MD

Clara Garcia, MD

College: University of Wisconsin Madison

Medical School: University of Iowa

Timothy Hartman, MD

Timothy Hartman, MD

College: University of North Carolina

Medical School: Wake Forest University

Xavier Idriss, MD

Xavier Idriss, MD

College: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of North Carolina

Ruth Kahsay, MD

Ruth Kahsay, MD

College: Emory University

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Samantha Katz, MD

Samantha Katz, MD

College: Washington University in St. Louis

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Casey Konys, MD

Casey Konys, MD

College: Colgate University

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Tomas Krepostman, MD

Tomas Krepostman, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Gabriel Krivenko, MD

Gabriel Krivenko, MD

College: University of Maryland

Medical School: University of Central Florida

Max Ledersnaider, MD

Max Ledersnaider, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Jessica Liu, MD

Jessica Liu, MD

College: Case Western Reserve University

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University

Mariavictoria Lorenzo, MD

Mariavictoria Lorenzo, MD

College: Florida International University

Medical School: Central Michigan University

Kathryn Lucas, MD

Kathryn Lucas, MD

College: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ashley Maras, MD

Ashley Maras, MD

College: University of Illinois

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Meaghan McGowan, MD

Meaghan McGowan, MD

College: Tufts University

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Corey Ochs, MD

Corey Ochs, MD

College: University of North Carolina

Medical School: Renaissance at Stony Brook

Deeb Omari, MD

Deeb Omari, MD

College: Loyola University

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

John Perry, MD

John Perry, MD

College: Azusa Pacific University

Medical School: University of California, San Diego

Amulya Pratapa, MD

Amulya Pratapa, MD

College: University of Texas

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern

Kyle Roux, MD

Kyle Roux, MD

College: University of Southern California

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine

Aalia Shariff, MD

Aalia Shariff, MD

College: North Carolina State University

Medical School: University of North Carolina

Lena Thompson, MD

Lena Thompson, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Ugochi Uzoigwe, MD

Ugochi Uzoigwe, MD

College: Emory University

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Sanjana Venkat, MD

Sanjana Venkat, MD

College: Drexel University

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Rawan Wagiealla, MD

Rawan Wagiealla, MD

College:

Medical School: University of Medical Sciences & Technology (UMST) Faculty of Medicine

Jasmene Abernathy, MD

Jasmene Abernathy, MD

College: Hampton University

Medical School: Meharry Medical College

Rishika Bheem, MD

Rishika Bheem, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Angie Chen-Patterson, MD

Angie Chen-Patterson, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Natalie Conboy, MD

Natalie Conboy, MD

College: Auburn University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Catherine Cunningham, MD

Catherine Cunningham, MD

College: King's College London

Medical School: Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Robyn DeAbreu, MD

Robyn DeAbreu, MD

College: Wofford College

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Oscar Dominguez, MD

Oscar Dominguez, MD

College: Florida Atlantic University

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Samarth Doshi, MD

Samarth Doshi, MD

College: University of Cincinnati

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Colin Dunne, MD

Colin Dunne, MD

College: University of Alabama

Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine

Virginia Evans, MD

Virginia Evans, MD

College: University of Virginia

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Fischer Meredith, MD

Fischer Meredith, MD

College: Stanford University

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Sonya Flaten, MD

Sonya Flaten, MD

College: St. Olaf College

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Alyssa Freeman, MD

Alyssa Freeman, MD

College: Gustavus Adolphus College

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Sara Furukawa, MD

Sara Furukawa, MD

College: University of Chicago

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Ryann Garcia, MBBCH

Ryann Garcia, MBBCH

College: Chapman University

Medical School: Trinity Dublin School of Medicine

Chad Hanaoka , MD

Chad Hanaoka , MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Jeffrey Hansen, MD, PhD

Jeffrey Hansen, MD, PhD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine

Cindy Ho, MD

Cindy Ho, MD

College: Seton Hill University

Medical School: Ohio State College of Medicine and Public Health

Frances Ho, MD

Frances Ho, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ashley Ikwuagwu, MD

Ashley Ikwuagwu, MD

College: University of Texas at Austin

Medical School: Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Tyler Kalinich, MD

Tyler Kalinich, MD

College: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Aliyah Keval, MD

Aliyah Keval, MD

College: University of Wisconsin - Madison

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Lindsay Levine, MD

Lindsay Levine, MD

College: Brown University

Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania

Victoria Lord, MD, MPH

Victoria Lord, MD, MPH

College: Emory University

Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania

Anna Lyons, MD

Anna Lyons, MD

College: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Rylie Mainville, MD

Rylie Mainville, MD

College: Hamilton College

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Amanda Mazzoli, MD

Amanda Mazzoli, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Annastasia Morgan, MD

Annastasia Morgan, MD

College: University of Wisconsin Madison

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ryan Parnell, MD

Ryan Parnell, MD

College: Miami University

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Shayli Patel, MD

Shayli Patel, MD

College: University of Florida

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Emily Reinsdorf, MD

Emily Reinsdorf, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Arohi Saxena, MD

Arohi Saxena, MD

College: University of California, Berkeley

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Elaine Sobel, MD

Elaine Sobel, MD

College: Northwestern University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

John Sonnier, MD

John Sonnier, MD

College: University of Michigan

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Qsanet Tekie, MD

Qsanet Tekie, MD

College: Duke University

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine

Khadijah Tiamiyu, MD

Khadijah Tiamiyu, MD

College: University of South Florida

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Teresa Trinka, MD

Teresa Trinka, MD

College: Bowdoin College

Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Caitlin Wessel, MD

Caitlin Wessel, MD

College: University of Kentucky

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Miranda Westrick, MD

Miranda Westrick, MD

College: Ohio State University

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine

Zoe Wong, MD

Zoe Wong, MD

College: Haverford College

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

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