Fellows - Emergency Medicine
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
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
2021-2024
Current position: Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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
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
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
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
Alison Callegari, MD
Residency: Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Medical school: St. Geroge's University School of Medicine, Grenada
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
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
2020-2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
James Flotken, MD, MPH
Residency: Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Medical school: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
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
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
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
2020-2023
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
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
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
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
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
2021-2024
Current position: Children's Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT
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
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
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
2020-2023
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.
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
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
2021-2024
Current position: Children's Hospital of Montefiore in Bronx NY
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
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
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
2021-2024
Current position: Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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
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
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
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
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
2020-2023
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
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
Brent Waibel, MD
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Medical school: University of Cincinnatti College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
Emily Wynia, MD
2022-2024
Current position: Washington University School of Medicine/St. Louis Children’s Hospital
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
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.