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George Abraham, MD

2012-2015

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
Residency: East Tennessee State University
Medical School: University of the West Indies
Research Interests: Pediatric medical simulation in education and quality improvement.
Hobbies: Photography, traveling and reading

Melissa An Song, MD

Melissa An Song, MD

Medical school: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Hobbies: Traveling, exploring the food scene, indoor cycling,  HITT and cardio kickboxing

Anne Marie Anderson, MD

Anne Marie Anderson, MD

Residency: Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional interests: Medical education and simulation training for procedures
Hobbies: Swimming, scuba diving, watching sports, exercising and cooking

Amelia Bray Aschenbrenner, MD

Amelia Bray Aschenbrenner, MD

2019-2022

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Medical school: University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine
Professional Interests: QI and social media development as a conduit for patient and professional outreach.
Research: Increasing utilization of dexamethasone for mild-moderate asthma exacerbations in the pediatric ED.  Utilization of ultrasound to improve urinary collection rates with bladder catheterization and bladder massage techniques.
Hobbies: Playing with her sons and husband, science fiction TV/movies particularly Dr. Who, Star Wars, and Star Trek, DIY projects.

MaryBeth Bernardin, MD

MaryBeth Bernardin, MD

2016-2019

Current position: Pediatric Emergency Department-University of Missouri School of Medicine
Residency: St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Research: Gun Violence

Lauren Buxbaum, MD

Lauren Buxbaum, MD

2018-2021

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical school: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Professional interests: Pediatric Trauma, Gun Safety, Simulation
Research: Platelet function after rapid transfusion

Marissa Cantu, MD

Marissa Cantu, MD

2016-2020

Current position: Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio
Residency: Tulane-Ochsner Pediatric Residency Program
Medical school: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Professional interests: Child Abuse Pediatrics
Scholarly activity: "Physician Recommendations for Medical Care of Children Reported to Child Protective Services"

Cantu completed a combined Child Abuse Pediatric Fellowship and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship in June 2020

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Sri Sankar Chinta, MD

2010-2013

Current position: Assistant Professor, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Medical school: Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India
Research projects: Median effective dose of rapidly administered
ketamine for brief pediatric procedural sedation: A dose finding study
Hobbies: Running, listening to audio books, travel

Julia Ciurria, MD

Julia Ciurria, MD

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency
: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Medical school: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Professional interests: Pediatric bioethics. Improving pain management during emergency care. Point-of-care ultrasound.
Research: Qualitative methods to investigate communication with families of children with medical complexity.
Hobbies: Travel, scuba diving, and playing sports

Lindsay Clukies, MD

Lindsay Clukies, MD

2014-2017

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: New York Medical College in Valhalla
Research: Identifying patients requiring early transfer to the PICU following admission from the ED. We plan to characterize these patients and create a clinical decision tool to help triage patients from the ED.

Tara Copper, MD

Tara Copper, MD

2014-2017

Current position: Assistant Professor or Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research: Implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based guideline for management of pediatric asthma exacerbations in community emergency departments

Alison Curfman, MD

Alison Curfman, MD

2014-2017

Current position: Medical Director of Pediatric Telemedicine, Mercy Hospital Systems; Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician, Mercy Hospital in St. Louis
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University
Research projects: Transport telemedicine; neonatal HSV; National Pediatric Telemedicine Assessment and Global Fusobacteria Study

Megan Danzo Argüello, MD

Megan Danzo Argüello, MD

Medical school: Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Hobbies: Tennis, running, travel, hiking, cooking, and board games

Joseph Finney, MD

Joseph Finney, MD

2019-2022

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Rush Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
Medical school: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Professional interests: EMS
Research: Utilization of MRI for diagnosis of appendicitis.  Pediatric CT utilization in urgent care setting
Hobbies: Trail running with my two Rhodesian Ridgebacks, running with my sister and wife, and home brewing beer

Kayleigh Fischer, MD

Kayleigh Fischer, MD

2016-2019

Current position: Pediatric Emergency Medicine attending, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
Residency: University of Rochester
Medical school: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Research: Hormonal contraception, reproductive health

John Graham, MD

John Graham, MD

2018-2021

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Medical school: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional interests: EMS
Research: The utility of blood cultures obtained in the emergency department for febrile common diagnoses

Allie Grither, MD

Allie Grither, MD

2018-2021

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Saint Louis Children’s Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional interests: POCUS and education
Research: Utilizing inhaled nitrous ad hematoma blocks for distal forearm fracture reduction. Critical event debriefing

Mandy Hayes, MD

Mandy Hayes, MD

2016-2019

Current position: Pediatric Emergency Department-Oklahoma University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Courtney Hibbs, MD

Courtney Hibbs, MD

Current position: - Faculty, Brandon Regional Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Medicine,  Brandon, FL
Residency
: University of Florida, Gainesville
Medical school: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Professional interests: Adolescent Health
Hobbies: Soccer, baking, arts and crafts, and playing trivia with friends.

George Hoganson, MD

George Hoganson, MD

2019-2022

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Professional interests: Improving health and well-being of individuals, families and vulnerable populations, both locally and internationally. Current projects span emergency medicine, global health, gun violence, infectious disease, medical education, neurology, palliative care, pediatrics, quality improvement and social determinants of health.
Research: Penicillin allergy mischaracterization and de-labeling
Hobbies: Art, ethics, exercise, music, non-profit organizational development, and spending time with family & friends

Jennifer Horst, MD

Jennifer Horst, MD

2013-2016

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical school: University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine

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Ruth Hwu, MD

2011-2014

Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical school: Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University
Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University in Atlanta
Research project: The use of massive transfusion in pediatric trauma

Lindsay Jaeger, MD

Lindsay Jaeger, MD

2017-2020

Current position: EMS Fellowship, University of Chicago
Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
Medical school: Tulane University School of Medicine
Professional interests: Ultrasound, EMS
Research: “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: A Screening and Referral Program in the Pediatric Emergency Department”

Carlee Lenehan, MD

Carlee Lenehan, MD

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical
Medical school: Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine
Professional interests: SIM education, global health, medical education
Research: Intranasal Migraine Cocktail used in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Improving Pediatric Care Through Simulation (ImPACTS) 2022 ED project
Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar, golden retrievers, traveling, hiking and writing

Kathryn Leonard, MD

Kathryn Leonard, MD

2013-2016

Current position: Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Program Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, Division Director of Education, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical school: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Research interests: Development, implementation and evaluation of a clinical skills bootcamp for pediatric emergency medicine fellows

Maria Liverpool, MD

Maria Liverpool, MD

Residency: State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate, Syracuse, NY
Medical school: American University of Antigua College of Medicine Antigua and Barbuda
Professional interests: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Medical Disparities
Hobbies: Workouts (Gym and Peloton), hiking, dancing, travel, concerts

Louise Malburg, MD

Louise Malburg, MD

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency
: University of Arizona
Medical school: University of Missouri School of Medicine, Kansas City
Professional interests: Adolescent health
Hobbies: I enjoy eating out with friends, going to the movies, and attending concerts, music festivals, and musical theater performances.

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Ryan McKee, MD

2012-2015

Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Research projects: Predictors of hemolytic uremic syndrome
in children, quality improvement in sepsis
Hobbies: Reading, golf, hockey

Priyanka Nair, MD

Priyanka Nair, MD

Medical school: Kasturba Medical College - Manipal, India
Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Hobbies:  Varied interests and pick up new hobbies every season. Worked as a professional makeup artist.  Enjoy writing, aromatherapeutic oil blends, watching Disney movies.

Michelle Pintea, MD

Michelle Pintea, MD

Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Medical school: Trinity School of Medicine
Research:
- Metrics Scorecard Usefulness Survey: Regional Metrics Pertinent for Children and Families in Disaster Cycle
- A QI Initiative: Creation of a Family Reunification Plan for a Pediatric Tertiary Care Center
Hobbies: Genealogy, traveling, fencing, biking, reading and crafts

Melissa Puffenbarger, MD

Melissa Puffenbarger, MD

2015-2018

Current position: Mercy Emergency Department-Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Residency: University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Research: Regional implementation of a minor head trauma decision support tool at community emergency departments

Sophia Rifkin, MD

Sophia Rifkin, MD

Medical school: Sackler School of Medicine – New York State American Branch
Residency: UPMC Children’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Hobbies:  Musical theater, baking bread, art, peloton, Zumba, and reading historical fiction novels

James Rudloff, MD

James Rudloff, MD

Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Chief residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Medical school: University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with family, Notre Dame football, hiking, St. Louis Cardinal baseball and traveling

Hannah Smith, MD

Hannah Smith, MD

2011-2014

Residency: Washington University, St. Louis Children's Hospital
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Texas
Research projects: Multiple micronutrient supplementation ameliorates
environmental enteropathy in Malawian children aged 12-35 months;
A randomized controlled clinical trial.
Hobbies: Traveling, painting, photography and reading

Veronica Smith, MD

Veronica Smith, MD

Residency: Phoenix Children’s Pediatric Residency Program Alliance (PCPRPA), Phoenix, AZ
Medical school: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Hobbies: Basketball, creative writing, playing the guitar

Kathryn Spectorsky, MD

Kathryn Spectorsky, MD

2017-2020

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Director for Disaster and Mass Casualty Preparedness, Assistant Director Global Health Track-Pediatric Residency Program, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Residency: Children’s Mercy Hospital
Medical school: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Professional interests: Global health
Scholarly activity: Development and Evaluation of a Longitudinal Pediatric Global Health Curriculum

Tama Thé, MD

Tama Thé, MD

2017-2020

Current position: Faculty, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Mercy Hospital, St. Louis
Residency: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine / St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Medical school: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Ultrasound
Scholarly Activity: "Pediatric Anaerobic Blood Culture Practices in Industrialized Countries"

Theresa  Timm, MD

Theresa Timm, MD

Current position: Faculty, University of Michigan, Pediatric Emergency Medicine,  Ann Arbor, MI
Residency
: St. Louis Children's Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Medical school: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Professional interests: Simulation, firearm injury prevention, trauma, clinical guidelines
Research: Initiation and evaluation of a firearm triage screening and gun lock distribution program in a pediatric ED.
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and my two kids, hiking, camping, swimming, soccer, pickle ball.

Indi Trehan, MD

Indi Trehan, MD

2010-2013

Current position: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Infectious Disease and Virology, Emergency Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Research project: Indi used his T32 grant time to further research in malnourished children in Malawi

Emily Wynia, MD

Emily Wynia, MD

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (Emergency Medicine Residency)
Medical school: University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Professional interests: Airway and Procedural Sedation, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Quality Improvement (QI), Gun violence and firearm safety, Infant Safe Sleep, Injury Prevention, Global Health
Hobbies: Traveling, thrift shopping, running, hiking, listening to podcasts, figure skating, reading, spending time with my husband and friends and snuggle-time with our sweet rescue dog

Christina Zanaboni, MD

Christina Zanaboni, MD

2019-2022

Current position: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Research: Self directed longitudinal emergency medicine curriculum for pediatric residents
Hobbies: Playing with my dog, Blue, cooking for family and friends, and going to local sporting event activities.