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Resident-Led Research Work

All residents will complete a scholarly activity project prior to the end of residency. An introductory scholarly activity curriculum is built into the Community Pediatrics rotation and orientation. Residents have protected research time during certain blocks to complete the bulk of their project in preparation for presentation. A research curriculum is woven throughout the second- and third-year didactic sessions. Resident scholarly activity includes projects in advocacy, curriculum development, clinical research and quality improvement.

We have created a mentoring network for each of our residents, including coaches for advising and mentors for scholarly and advocacy projects. Additionally, for residents whose passion is in advocacy, we provide a variety of opportunities for local projects that impact the well-being of the community.

The residency program has a dedicated research coordinator to help residents to assist them with IRB proposals, survey development, RedCap build, etc.

 

Manuscripts

Examples of current resident projects include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):
 

2023-2024

  • Jaramishian C, Kamal S, Minkoff N. Novel homozygous genetic mutation in glp2 receptor resulting in severe human illness. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, June 2024, in press.
  • Barajas-McGahan M, Tuckfield L, Rice K, Patel R. Atypical Case of Toe Walking and Hyperpigmented Rash in a 9-year old Boy. Visual Diagnosis. Pediatrics in Review, June 2024, in press
  • Shenoy P, Etcheverry A, Ia J, Witmans M, Tablizo MA. Melatonin Use in Pediatrics: A Clinical Review on Indications, Multisystem Effects, and Toxicity. Children (Basel). 2024 Mar 9;11(3):323. doi: 10.3390/children11030323. PMID: 38539358
  • Kamal S, Chandrasekar I. Outcome of Infants Discharged Home from the Neonatal Unit with Partial Nasogastric Feeds. Int J Gastroenterol. 2024;8(1):1-4. doi: 10.11648/ijg.20240801.11
  • Garza NJ, Arulmozhi K, LePhong C, Titapiwatanakun R, Fernandez KS. Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma of the Ovaries Presenting With a Paraneoplastic Sclerotic Skin Lesion. Cureus. 2024 Feb 26;16(2):e54974. doi: 10.7759/cureus.54974. PMID: 38544648
  • Devireddy B, Lingannan A, Chandrasekar I. Cholestasis in neonates with fetal growth restriction. Clin Pediatr Neonatol. 2023;3(1):18-20.
  • Soni S, Overton J, Kam JWY, Pexman P, Prabhu A, Garza N, Saez I, Girgis F. Intracranial recordings reveal high-frequency activity in the human temporal-parietal cortex supporting non-literal language processing. Front Neurosci. 2024 Jan 8;17:1304031. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1304031. PMID: 38260011
  • Moufarrej Y, Patel R. Pulmonary Hemorrhage in a 15-Year-Old Girl. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2023 Oct 30:99228231209004. doi: 10.1177/00099228231209004. PMID: 37903074.
  • Hayashi G, Pardo N, Hirsh N M, Vijayan V. (October 06, 2023) Orbital Osteomyelitis and Periorbital Abscess Due to Coccidioidomycosis Following Trauma. Cureus 15(10): e46586. PMID: 37933359
  • Kamal, S., Sukumaran, S., LePhong, C. and Fernandez, K.S. (2023), Paraneoplastic juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a manifestation of a benign teratoma in a 5-year-old female. Pediatr Blood Cancer e30603. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.30603
  • Kamal, S., Sukumaran, S., LePhong, C. and Fernandez, K.S. (2023), Paraneoplastic juvenile idiopathic arthritis as a manifestation of a benign teratoma in a 5-year-old female. Pediatr Blood Cancer e30603. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.30603.  PMID: 37501609.
  • Jackson S, Freeman R, Noronha A, et al. Jackson S , Freeman R, Noronha A, Benke S, Perrot R, Hockley M, Murphy K, Casillan A , Radanovich L, Deforest R, Nunes ME, Sidlow R, Einhorn Y, Woods J. Artificial Intelligence and Geographic Analysis of Clinical Genetic Data in California’s Central Valley. Research Square; 2023. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2913380/v1.
  • Galarreta CI, Hoyt E, Forero L, Curry CJ, Bird LM. Ear anomalies and hearing loss in patients with VACTERL association and the effect of maternal diabetes. Am J Med Genet A. 2023 Nov;191(11):2693-2702. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.63382. Epub 2023 Aug 31. PMID: 37649433.

Non-peer Reviewed

  • Arulmozhi K, Castellanos B, Ceresnak S, Morgan L. A Pediatric Case of Wide Complex Tachycardia. Congenital Cardiology Today. October 2023

2022-2023

  • Naeem F, McCarty J, Rowe M, Davis A, Hady KH, Tablizo M, Vijayan V. Pediatric Laryngeal Coccidioidomycosis: A Case Series in an Endemic Region. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2023. PMID: 37200514
  • Galarreta CI, Wong K, Carmichael J, et al. A homozygous Gly470Ala variant in PEX6 causes severe Zellweger spectrum disorder [published online ahead of print, 2023 May 5]. Am J Med Genet A. 2023;10.1002/ajmg.a.63234. PMID: 37144748
  • Emamian A, Abugroun I, Laningham F, Fernández KS. When bone pain and bleeding mean more than leukemia: The case of nutritional deficiencies. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2023;70(6):e30272. PMID: 36912401
  • Sanghavi R, Sukumaran S. Drug-Induced Lupus in Association With Ethosuximide Therapy in an 11-Year-Old Child. Pediatr Neurol. 2023;143:95. PMID: 37058858
  • Jones DM, Sosa AE, Vijayan V. Urticaria Multiforme. J Pediatr. 2023 Feb 21:S0022-3476(23)00112-9. PMID: 36822506
  • Harrison J, Sukumaran S, Vijayan V. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Lymphadenopathy Presenting as Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease in an Adolescent. Cureus. 2023;15(2):e35304. PMID: 36968890
  • Ang B, Singh N, Shaban MA, Snider J. Biliary Atresia and Rare Concurrent Cystic Fibrosis Variant: Case Report and Management Considerations. JPGN Rep. 2023;4(1):e285. Published 2023 Jan 30. PMID: 37181919.
  • Garza N, Witmans M, Salud M, Lagera PGD, Co VA, Tablizo MA. The Association between Asthma and OSA in Children. Children (Basel). 2022;9(10):1430. PMID: 36291366
  • Ang B, Laningham F, Patel R. Lupus Enteritis in Systemic Sclerosis-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Overlap Syndrome. Arc Gastroenterol Case Rep. 2022; 2(1): 1005.
  • Garza NJ, Gonzalez R, Snider J. Vision Loss in a Healthy Child: A Case of Vitamin A Deficiency. Cureus. 2022;14(11):e31683. PMID: 36561592

2021-2022

  • Thomas S, Patel S, Gummalla P, Tablizo MA, Kier C. You Cannot Hit Snooze on OSA: Sequelae of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Children (Basel). 2022;9(2):261. 2022 Feb 15. PMID: 35204981
  • Vaughn J, Tablizo MA, Zayed Z, Hepple RR, McCarty JM, Naeem F. Neonatal Coccidioidomycosis: A Single-center Experience and Review of the Literature. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2022 Feb 1;41(2):151-155. PMID: 34310505

2020-2021

  • Benke S, Okorie CUA, Tablizo MA. The Use of Auto-Titrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (AutoCPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children with Obesity. Children (Basel). 2021;8(12):1204. 2021 Dec 19. PMID: 34943400
  • Gonzalez R, Naeem F, Ozaki Y, Vijayan V. Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis in an Adolescent With Crohn’s Disease. November 29, 2021. Cureus. 2021;13(11):e19980. 2021 Nov 29. PMID: 34984138
  • Theodorou CM, Beres AL, Nguyen M, et al. Statewide Impact of the COVID Pandemic on Pediatric Appendicitis in California: A Multicenter Study. J Surg Res. 2021 Nov;267:132-142. PMID: 34147003
  • Hady, K, Okorie, C.U.A. Positive Airway Pressure Therapy for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Children (Basel). 2021;8 (11):979. 2021 Oct 29. PMID: 34828692
  • Santi D. Restrepo M. Congenital Long QT Syndrome: A Challenging Diagnosis by Fetal Echocardiography. Annals of Pediatric Cardiology. 2021, in press
  • Sherwood K, Santos, C, Rao L, Webb N.  Refusal to Bear Weight in a Previously Healthy 8-year-old Girl. December 2021. Pediatr Rev (2021) 42 (12): 698–701.
  • Urbano, Gino L., Tablizo BJ, Moufarrej Y, Tablizo MA, Chen ML Witmans M. The Link between Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Children (Basel). 2021;8(9):824. 2021 Sep 19. PMID: 34572256
  • Nguyen, M., Naeem, F., Razzaqi, F., Vijayan, V. Disseminated Trichosporonosis in a 2-year old female with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, May 2021
  • Santi, D., Emamian, A., Appu, M., Siongco, A., Laningham, F., Tcheng, W. and Fernández, K. When Agitation, Hallucinations and Paranoia Mean More than Psychosis: The Case of an Ovarian Teratoma. Pediatrics March 2021, 147 894-895
  • Emamian, A., Santi, D., Appu, M., Tcheng, W., Fernandez, K. Ovarian teratoma masquerading as encephalitis in an adolescent. Pediatric Blood and Cancer. 27 March 2021
  • Kupelian, C., Sathi, B., Singh, D. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia and Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Unique Presentation of Kawasaki Disease, Case Reports in Rheumatology. 27 February 2021. Volume 2021, Article ID 6640006
  • Platter, M., Pugmire, B., Patel, R. Resolution of calcinosis using bisphosphonates in overlap syndrome, BMC Rheumatology. Platter et al. BMC Rheumatology. February (2021) 5:6

2019-2020

  • Santi, A., Aquino, P., Dorfman, M. (2020). Atrial Fibrillation in a Pediatric Patient with COVID-19 Infection. Cardiology in the Young, 1-9. Oct 2020
  • Sherwood, K., Santos, C., Rao, L., Webb, N. Refusal to Bear Weight in a Previously Healthy 8-year-old Girl. Pediatric in Review, in press

 

 

Abstracts

Examples of current resident projects include (Valley Children's resident and chief resident names bolded):
 

2023-2024

  • Tesmer P, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends In Mortality And Racial Disparities In Infants Under 500 Grams Birth Weight In The United States, 2005-2019. 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition’s Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Program. Poster Presentation. Orlando, Florida, Sept 27-Oct 1, 2024.
  • Shah N, Dapaah-Siakwan F.  National Trends in Incidence and Mortality Rate in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in the United States. 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition’s Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Program. Poster Presentation Orlando, Florida, Sept 27-Oct 1, 2024.
  • Shenoy P, Dapaah-Siakwan F. National Trends in Gestational Age at Birth, Assisted Ventilation, Neonatal Intensive Care Admissions, and Antibiotic Exposure in the United States from 2016 to 2023. Oral Presentation Orlando, Florida, Sept 27-Oct 1, 2024.
  • Pulido H, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends and Racial Disparities in HIE-Related Mortality in Newborns in the United States, 2007-2022. 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition’s Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Program. Poster Presentation. Orlando, Florida, Sept 27-Oct 1, 2024.
  • Marquez M, Moufarrej Y, Vijayan V. A Chief Resident Led Initiative to Improve Handoff among Pediatric Residents. Association of Pediatric Program Directors, April 15-18, 2024
  • Trinh S, Levine F, Samuel D, Fernandez K. Vincristine Toxicity Revealed Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease In A Child With Brain Tumor. The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference, Seattle Washington, April 4-5, 2024
  • Rice K. and Nakatsuchi M. Impact of Language Preferences on Caregiver Experiences of Quality care and Communication in the Inpatient Pediatric Setting. Academic Pediatric Association Conference. February 9, 2024
  • Sanghavi R, Saunders B, Gernez-Goldhammer, Sathi Bindu. Multilineage cytopenia in a 2-year-old female secondary to nuclear factor κB subunit 1 (NFκB1) mutation. Oral Presentation. 2024 AAAAI Annual Meeting Feb 23-26. Washington DC.  
  • Devireddy B. Parmar N, Doshi N, Dapaah Siakwan F. A Population-Based Cohort Study of the Prevalence, Risk Factors and Comorbidities of Neonatal Renal Vein Thrombosis in the United States, 2016-2020. AAP conference, Oct 2023.  Washington, DC
  • Jaramishian C, Kamal S, Minkoff N. Novel homozygous genetic mutation in glp2 receptor resulting in severe human illness. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Oct 4-7, 2023. 2023 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
  • Jaramishian C, Ozeran J, Gates, Kalin W, Davis A, Au Yeung K. Primary Gastric Lymphoma In A 14-Year-Old Boy With Chronic Abdominal Pain. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Oct 4-7, 2023. 2023 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
  • Kamal S, Sukesh S, LePhong C, Fernandez K. Paraneoplastic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as a Manifestation of a Benign Teratoma on a 5-year old. The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, May 10-13, 2023.
  • Kamal S, Baig A, Au Yeung K. Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompetent Five-Year-Old Girl.  North American North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Meeting, San Diego CA, Oct 2023. 
  • Kamal S, Baig A, Au Yeung K. Disseminated Histoplasmosis in an Immunocompetent Five-Year-Old Girl. .2023 Southern California Pediatric Gut Club Annual Meeting.
  • Shah, N and Dapaah-Siakwan. Neonatal Inpatient Stays Longer Than 1 Year: Who Was Admitted, What Happened, And How Much Did It Cost? Western Regional Medical Conference Annual Meeting. Carmel, CA. Jan 18-20, 2024.
  • Sran P and Gandham S. A Case of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to Salmonella Typhi Infection. Western Regional Medical Conference Annual Meeting. Carmel, CA. Jan 18-20, 2024.
  • Fraser S, Hoyt E, Navea H, Ehrreich S. Late Onset Cobalamin C Disease in an adolescent patient of Mixteco ancestry and response to treatment. Western Regional Medical Conference Annual Meeting. Carmel, CA. Jan 18-20, 2024.
  • Bhangal D, Snider J, Razzaqi F. Coronary artery dilation in EBV induced HLH. Western Regional Medical Conference Annual Meeting. Carmel, CA. Jan 18-20, 2024.
  • Hayashi G, Pardo N, Hirsh N M, Vijayan V. Orbital Osteomyelitis and Periorbital Abscess Due to Coccidioidomycosis Following Trauma. Western Regional Medical Conference Annual Meeting. Carmel, CA. Jan 18-20, 2024.

2022-2023

  • Garza N, Arulmozhi K, LePhong C, Titapiwatanakun R, Fernandez K. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Ovaries Presenting with a Paraneoplastic Sclerotic Skin Lesion. The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, May 10-13, 2023.
  • Kamal S, Sukesh S, LePhong C, Fernandez K. Paraneoplastic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as a Manifestation of a Benign Teratoma on a 5-year old. The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Conference, Fort Worth, Texas, May 10-13, 2023.
  • Devireddy B, Chandrasekar I. Cholestasis in Preterm Neonates with Intrauterine Growth Restriction. 2023 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 24, 2023. Virtual Conference.
  • Barajas-McGahan M, Tuckfield L, Patel R, Rice K. An Atypical Case of Toe Walking and Hyperpigmented Rash in a 9-year-old Boy. 2023 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 24, 2023. Virtual Conference.
  • Benke S, Hubbard T, Vijayan V. Healing though Art Therapy: HART Approach. 2023 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 24, 2023. Virtual Conference.
  • Etcheverry A, Arulmozhi K, Jones D, Nelson H. Resident Perceptions and Confidence Regarding Pediatric Preventive Care. 2023 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 24, 2023. Virtual Conference.
  • Garza N, LePhong C, Tiapawanakun R, Fernandez K. Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Ovaries Presenting with a Paraneoplastic Sclerotic Skin Lesion. 2023 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 24, 2023. Virtual Conference.
  • Devireddy B, Mendiratta M, Hypothyroidism Screening in Infants with a Delayed Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Surge. 12th Annual Quality Improvement Research Conference, Washington, DC. April 28, 2023.
  • Devireddy B, Mendiratta M, Shah V. Hypothyroidism Screening in Infants with a Delayed Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Surge. 29th Annual Cool Topics in Neonatology Conference. March 3 - 5 2023, Coronado, CA.
  • Arulmozhi K, Morgan L, Castellanos B, Ceresnak S. A Case of Wide Complex Tachycardia. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Cardiology Conference. Los Angeles, CA. August 2022.
  • Pflugrath A, Perrot R, Webb, N. (2022, 7-11 October) Educational Interventions to Improve Infant Safe Sleep in Inpatient Pediatric Setting with Parental Survey [Poster Presentation]. Counsel on Quality Improvement & Patient Safety; 2022 AAP National Conference. Anaheim, California
  • Ang B, Nelson H, Baig A. Impact of a Social and Traditional Media Outreach Campaign to Combat Childhood Obesity. Oral Presentation SoCal Gut Club 2022. Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. August 12, 2022.
  • Devireddy B, Castle S, Santi AS, Kim A. Exploring Healthcare Disparities Among Trauma Patients Requiring PICU Admission in the COVID-19 Era. Pediatric Critical Care Colloquium. University of Davis, Davis, CA. October 22, 2022.
  • Moufarrej Y, Sosa A, Dewanjee P, Webb N. A Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Resident Curriculum. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023   
  • Drury A, D'Annibale L, Jin K, Osburn S, Snider J. Wernicke Encephalopathy In A Pediatric Patient With Feeding Intolerance. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023   
  • Hockley M, Emamian A, Naber U, Woods J,  Galarreta C. Acute Onset Encephalopathy: A Case of Late-Onset Maple Syrup Urine Disease in a Pediatric Patient. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023 
  • Marquez M, Sukumaran S, Davis A, Fernandez K Pyoderma Gangrenosum Presenting After Treatment of B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023  
  • Sanghavi R, Sukumaran S. Drug-Induced Lupus due to Ethosuximide in an 11-Year-Old Male. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023  
  • Etcheverry A, Arulmozhi K, Jones D. Resident Perceptions and Confidence Regarding Pediatric Preventive Care. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023  
  • Jones D, Vijayan V, Sosa A. Urticaria Multiforme in a 12-month-old Infant.  Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023  
  • Emamian A, Sukumaran S. Cold Agglutinin-Induced Hemolytic Anemia in an Adolescent with Overlap Syndrome. Oral Presentation. Western Regional Medical Conference, Carmel, California. January 19-21, 2023  

2021-2022

  • Emamian A and Fernandez K. When Bone Pain And Bleeding Mean More Than Leukemia - The Case Of Nutritional Deficiencies. 2022 ASPHO Conference, May 4-7, 2022, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Galley C, Sutherland T, Amy Davis A, Sathi B. Severe Aplastic Anemia in an adolescent patient with COVID-19- associated MIS-C. 2022 ASPHO Conference, May 4-7, 2022, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Hoyt E, Navea H, Luce J, Ehrreich S, Galarreta C. Late Onset Cobalamin C Disease in an Adolescent Patient of Mixteco Ancestry and Response to Treatment. Society of Inherited Metabolic Disorders. 43rd Annual Meeting. April 10-13, 2022. Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida.
  • Santi, D, Sathi B, Restrapo M. Global Longitudinal Myocardial Strain Correlates with Degree of Anemia in Sickle Cell Disease but Not Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia. Georgia World Congress Center. December 13, 2021
  • Wong K, Woods J, Carmicheal J, Galaretta C. Zellweger spectrum disorder in California’s Central Valley: evidence of a founder effect in Mixteco patients affected with a novel PEX6 mutation. 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism. November 21-23, 2021. Sydney, Australia
  • Gonzalez R, Au Yeung K. Anorectal Malformations in Hispanic/Latino Children of California’s San Joaquin Valley: An In Depth Analysis of Characteristics and Socioeconomic Disparities. North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN) 2021 Annual Meeting, November 3-6, Nashville, TN.
  • Ang B, Snider J, Shaban M. A Case of Persistent Cholestasis in an Infant with Biliary Atresia.  North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN) 2021 Annual Meeting, November 3-6, Nashville, TN.
  • Ang B, Snider J, Shaban M. A Case of Persistent Cholestasis in an Infant with Biliary Atresia.  So Cal Pediatric Gut Club-2021, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,  August 13, 2021, Los Angeles, CA
  • Dewanjee P, Sosa A, Nguyen K, Webb N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Medical Residents. Scientific abstract PHM21 (Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021); August 4-6th, 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Dewanjee P, Sosa A, Nguyen K, Webb N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Medical Residents. Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021, August 4-6th , 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Perez, M., Gandham, S. The Itch that takes your breath away: Syncope in a 5 year old girl. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference: Clinical Conundrum.  August 4-6, 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Sosa A, Woods J. Neonatal COVID-19 Encephalitis with an Incidental PTEN Pathogenic Variant. 2022 Western Medical Research Conference, January 20-22, 2022, Carmel, California.
  • Timberman J, Kupelian C. Gastric Mucormycosis in an Adolescent with New onset Diabetes Mellitus. 2022 Western Medical Research Conference, January 20-22, 2022, Carmel, California.
  • Benke S, Sukumaran S. Complete Congenital Heart Block in a Neonate. 2022 Western Medical Research Conference, January 20-22, 2022, Carmel, California.
  • Horowitz SI, Tappin K. Pilomatricoma in a Child with Turner syndrome: A Rare Entity. 2022 Western Medical Research Conference, January 20-22, 2022, Carmel, California.
  • Wong K, Galaretta C. Zellweger Spectrum Disorder in California's Central Valley: Evidence of A Founder Mutation In Mixteco Patients Affected With A Novel Pex6 Variant
  • Hoyt E, Navea H, Luce J, Galarreta C. Late Onset Cobalamin C Disease in an adolescent patient of Mixteco ancestry and response to treatment. 2022 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 25, 2022.  Virtual Conference.
  • Galley C, Davis A, Sutherland T, Sathi B. Severe Aplastic Anemia in an adolescent patient with COVID-19- associated MIS-C. 2022 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 25, 2022.  Virtual Conference.
  • Pflugrath A, Perrot R, Webb, N. Improving Infant Safe Sleep in the Inpatient Pediatric Setting. 2022 Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 25,2022, Madera, Ca.
  • Arulmozhi K, Morgan L. A Case of Wide Complex Tachycardia. 2022 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 25, 2022.  Virtual Conference.
  • Marquez M, Nelson H. Safe Sleep and Naps Using Guidelines to Lead and Educate (SSNUGLE). 2022 Valley Children’s Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day Conference. May 25, 2022. Virtual Conference.

2020-2021

  • Santi, D, Sathi B, Restrapo M. Global Longitudinal Myocardial Strain Correlates with Degree of Anemia in Sickle Cell Disease but Not Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia. Georgia World Congress Center. December 13, 2021
  • Wong K, Woods J, Carmicheal J, Galaretta C. Zellweger spectrum disorder in California’s Central Valley: evidence of a founder effect in Mixteco patients affected with a novel PEX6 mutation. 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism. November 21-23, 2021. Sydney, Australia
  • Gonzalez R, Au Yeung K. Anorectal Malformations in Hispanic/Latino Children of California’s San Joaquin Valley: An In Depth Analysis of Characteristics and Socioeconomic Disparities. North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN) 2021 Annual Meeting, November 3-6, Nashville, TN.
  • Ang B, Snider J, Shaban M. A Case of Persistent Cholestasis in an Infant with Biliary Atresia.  North American Society For Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN) 2021 Annual Meeting, November 3-6, Nashville, TN.
  • Ang B, Snider J, Shaban M. A Case of Persistent Cholestasis in an Infant with Biliary Atresia.  So Cal Pediatric Gut Club-2021, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,  August 13, 2021, Los Angeles, CA
  • Perez, M., Gandham, S. The itch that takes your breath away: Syncope in a 5 year old girl. Clinical conundrum poster presentation: PHM21 (Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021); August 4-6th , 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Dewanjee P, Sosa A, Nguyen K, Webb N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Medical Residents. Scientific abstract PHM21 (Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021); August 4-6th , 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Dewanjee P, Sosa A, Nguyen K, Webb N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Medical Residents. Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021, August 4-6th , 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Wong K, Galaretta C. Zellweger Spectrum Disorder in California's Central Valley: Evidence of A Founder Mutation In Mixteco Patients Affected With A Novel Pex6 Variant
  • Dewanjee, P., Sosa, A., Nguyen, K., Webb, N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Medical Residents. Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021, August 4-6th , 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Perez, M., Gandham, S. The Itch that takes your breath away: Syncope in a 5 year old girl. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference: Clinical Conundrum. August 4-6, 2021. Virtual Conference.
  • Benke, S., Okorie, C., Platter, L., Tablizo, M. The Use of Auto-titrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (autoCPAP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children with Obesity. Accepted to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2021 International Conference. Virtual Conference. May 14-19, 2021.   
  • Emamian, A., Santi, D., Appu, M., Siongco, A., Laningham, F., Tcheng, W., Fernández, K. Ovarian Teratoma Masquerading as Encephalitis. 2021 American Society of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology (ASPHO) Conference, April 20–Friday, April 23, 2021.
  • Yan, X., Naeem, F., Pugmire, B., Fernández, K. Tumors of the Ribs Diagnosed at a Referral Center in Central California. 2021 American Society of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology (ASPHO) Conference, April 20–Friday, April 23, 2021.
  • Sosa, A., Caton, J., MacDonald, M., Fernández, K. Rhabdomyoma and Cavernous Hemangioma of the Heart. 2021 American Society of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology (ASPHO) Conference, April 20–Friday, April 23, 2021.
  • Gonzalez, R., Snider, J. Blindness In A Healthy Child. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Nguyen, M., Naeem, F., Razzaqi, F. Disseminated Trichosporonosis In A Two-year-old With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Jin, K., Sukumaran, S. Use Of Anakinra For Coronavirus Disease 2019 Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Moufarrej, Y., Sukumaran, S. Patient Experience With Telehealth In A Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic During The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic 2019. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Kupelian, C., Kallas, H., Kim, A. Yet Another Complication Of E-cigarette Or Vaping Product Use: Pulmonary Aspergillosis. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Gross, T., Sukumaran, S. Novel Coronavirus Pandemic - 2019 And Patient Experience Comparing Telemedicine With Conventional Clinic Visit In Patients With Juvenile Idioapthic Arthritis And Childhood Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. 2021 Virtual Western Medical Research Conference. January 2021
  • Santi, A., Aquino, P. An infant with cardiomegaly and Pompe disease. Cardiology 2021 to the 24th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease
  • Platter, M., Tamura, D., Castle, S. NAT and COVID-19: A Retrospective Chart Review Examining the Impact of Quarantine on Child Abuse. 16th Annual Academic Surgical Congress
  • Nguyen, M., Tamura, D., Castle, S. After Transfer of Trauma Patients to Pediatric ICU. 16th Annual Academic Surgical Congress

2019-2020

  • Gonzalez, R., Au Yeung, K. Anorectal Malformations in Hispanic Children of California’s San Joaquin Valley: A Preliminary Investigation of the Impact on Underserved families. NASPGHAN 2020
  • Parmar, P., Perez, M., Carmichael, J., Kochhar, A. Ultra Rapid whole Genome sequencing impacts patient care in a critically ill child. 2020 Frontiers in Pediatric Genomics Conference, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, Virtual Conference, Sept 24-25, 2020.
  • Santi, D., Emamian, A., Appu, M., Tzeng, W., Laningham, F., Fernandez, K. When Agitation, Hallucinations and Paranoia Mean More than Psychosis: The Case of an Ovarian Teratoma. Abstract Presentation. AAP National Conference & Exhibition Section on Pediatric Trainees, Virtual.Oct 2-5, 2020
  • Platter, L., Urbano, GL, Roberto, L., Sudhakar, R., Tablizo, M. The Use Of Auto-titrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Neurological Disorders. Abstract Presentation at the 34th annual meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Aug. 27-30, 2020, Virtual

 

Valley Children's Interprofessional Research Day

Examples of current resident projects include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

2023-2024

Case Reports

  • Akhavan S and Baig A. Lactobezoar in a Pre-Term Infant in the Outpatient Setting: A Case Report. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Nguyen D, Camilleri A, Arulmozi K, Deepika, S. Case Report. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Trinh S, Levine F, Samuel D, Fernandez K. Vincristine Toxicity Revealed Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease in a Child with Brain Tumor. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.

Original Research

  • Arulmozhi K, Hayashi G, Lemus Rangel M, Khang L, Abdullah N, Morgan L. Electrocardiographic Abnormalities in Patients Admitted with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) In A Pediatric Tertiary Care Center. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Kamal S and Chandrasekar I. Outcome Study of Neonates Discharged Home on Nasogastric Feeds. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Pulido H and Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends and Racial Disparities in HIE-Related Mortality in Newborns in the United States, 2007-2022. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Shah ND and Dapaah-Siakwan F. Neonatal Inpatient Stays Longer Than 1 Year: Who Was Admitted, What Happened, and How Much Did It Cost? Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Shenoy P and Dapaah-Siakwan F. National Trends in Gestational Age at Birth, Assisted Ventilation, Neonatal Intensive Care Admissions, and Antibiotic Exposure in the United States from 2016 to 2023. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.

Quality Improvement

  • Allen M and Osburn TS. Project P.E.A.N.U.T (Providing Education and Awareness for the Non-allergic and Unaware Teams). Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Barajas-McGahan M and Nelson H. Breast Feeding Support During Well Child Visits in Resident Continuity Clinic. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Devireddy B, Mendiratta M, Shah V. Hypothyroidism Screening in Infants with a Delayed Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Surge. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Garza N, Tuckfield L, Turakhia R, Gandham S. Accuracy of Intakes and Outputs on the Acute Care Floor
  • Harrison J and Patel S. Improving Secondhand Smoke Exposure Screening on Admitted Patients. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Hayashi G, Trinh S, Webb N, Rice K. Eliminating Monitor Overuse (EMO) Hybrid Effectiveness-Deimplementation Trial. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Kamal S, Jaramishian C, Baig A. Video Based Training for Childhood Obesity. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Nakatsuchi M, Galley C, Sosa C. Improving Early Childhood Literacy through Anticipatory Guidance on Reading. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Phelps S and Rodriguez P. Improving COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Pediatric Patients. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Shenoy P and Jones D. Improving Orientation for Visiting Learners. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Sran P and Bhangal D. Well Child Exam Curriculum for Pediatricians in Training. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.
  • Tesmer P, Rodriguez P, Nelson H. Increasing Awareness of Adolescent Reproductive Health During Well Child Visits. Interprofessional Research Day, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA. May 22-24, 2024.

2020-2021

  • Santi, D., Khang, L., Spicer, R., Restrepo, M., Sathi, BK. Comparative Analysis of Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in Detection of Early Myocardial Dysfunction in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Wong, K., Galarreta, CI. Zellweger spectrum disorder in the Central Valley: higher frequency of Mixteco patients affected with a novel PEX6 mutation. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021
  • Dewanjee, P., Sosa, A., Nguyen, K., Webb, N. Beyond Pronouns: A Pilot Study in Formal LGBTQ Curriculum for Resident Physicians. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Yan, X., Naeem, F., Pugmire, B., Fernandez, K. Tumors of the Ribs Diagnosed at a Referral Center in Central California. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Brager, R., Webb, N. Bedside Staff Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Implementing AAP Recommended Safe Sleep Practices in the Inpatient Setting. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Gross, T., Webb, N. Firearm-Related Anticipatory Guidance Practices of Pediatricians in an Underserved Rural Area. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Kupelian, C., Kallas, H., Vijayan, V., Kim, A. Yet Another Complication of E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use: Pulmonary Aspergillosis. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Sosa, A., Caton, J., MacDonald, M., Fernandez, K. Rhabdomyoma and Cavernous Hemangioma of the Heart. Abstract Presentation. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Emamian, A., Santi, D., Appu, M., Siongco, A., Laningham, F., Tcheng, W., Fernandez, K. Ovarian Teratoma Masquerading as Encephalitis in an Adolescent. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Devireddy, B., Kalin, W., Laningham, F., Naeem, F. Fever with Seizures in an 8-Month-Old Infant: A Case Report. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Vyas, A., Platter, L., Chavez, E., Vijayan, V., Brownell, J. Portable Workstations on Inpatient Resident Rounds - A Pilot Study. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Teruel, M., Webb, N., Nelson, H., Row, N., Licon, S. Sweet Dreams: A Pilot for Modeling and Endorsing Infant Safe Sleep in Inpatient Settings. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Gonzalez Arellano, M., Tappin, K. Proper PPE Donning and Doffing a Resident Guide. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.
  • Platter, M., Emamian, A., Webb, N. We Are All One Team: A QI Pilot to Improve Visiting Learners’ Experience of and Performance on Family-Centered Rounds. Valley Children’s Interprofessional Research Day. Virtual. May 26, 2021.

 

Workshops Moderated

Examples of current resident projects include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

2023

  • Dr. Mariel Marquez: Safer CA conference, San Diego, California. November 15-16, 2023

2021

  • Sosa A, Dewanjee P, Nguyen K, Webb N. Beyond Pronouns: Pilot for a Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Curriculum. Workshop. PHM21 (Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2021); August 4-6th, 2021. Virtual Conference.

 

Honors/Awards

Examples of current resident honors/awards include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

2023-2024

  • Customer service: Dr. Patrycja Tesmer, Dr. Puneet Sran, Dr. Jothi, Dr. Jorvic Ramos, Dr. Sean Fraser, Dr. Pranita Shenoy, Dr. Sara Horan, Dr. Damnhein Nguyen, Dr. Adriana Etcheverry, Dr. Christine Barros, Dr. Marcie Nataksuchi

2022-2023

  • Dr. Danielle Jones. The Halo Program: Excellence in Patient Care. Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation, Madera, CA. March 6, 2023
  • Dr. Harrold Navea. You make a Difference. Excellence in Patient Care. Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation, Madera, CA. April 2023
  • Dr. Paola Rodriguez-Sanchez. You make a Difference. Excellence in Patient Care. Valley Children's Healthcare Foundation, Madera, CA. April 2023

 

Resident Scholarships/Grants

Examples of current resident scholarships/grants include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

2023-2024

  • Dr. Rajvee Sanghavi was selected by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to participate in the Chrysalis Project. She will attend a three-day program that includes a half day of didactic lectures presented by A/I faculty, followed by the AAAAI Annual Meeting in Washington DC from Feb 23-26, 2024

2022-2023

  • Dr. Ana Emamian awarded the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Hospital Medicine Resident Travel Grants to attend the Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida - July 28-31, 2022. May 2022
  • Dr. Youmna Moufarrej awarded AAP Section on Hospital Medicine (SOHM) Travel Grant to attend PHM 2023 in Philadelphia

2020-2021

  • Dr. Jessi Harrison: Awarded the Eatable Alphabet: Kitchen Activity Cards for Kids from the AAP Section on Obesity: Dr. Harrison will receive Kitchen Activity Cards for Kids to give out to 2-5 yo patients during well visits

 

Grants

Examples of current resident grants include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

2023

  • Jaramishian C and Sanghavi R.
    Mentor: Dr. Carmela Sosa
    Sexual Health for Adolescent Parents
    Funding Source: American Academy of Pediatrics, CATCH Grant
    Awarded Amount: $2,000
    Period of Funding: May 15, 2023– present

  • Dr. Brandon Ang, Dr. Maryam Hockley and Dr. Harrold Navea
    Mentor: Dr. Ayesha Baig
    Healthy Living and Obesity Prevention Videos
    Funding Source: Valley Children’s President’s Innovation Fund.
    Mentor: Dr. Ayesha Baig
    Awarded Amount: $15,500
    Duration of Funding: 05/06/2022-08/06/2022

  • Dr. Chris Galley and Dr. Marcie Nataksuchi
    Childhood literacy project
    Healthy Kids Special Purpose Fund (SPF)
    Mentor: Dr. Carmela Sosa
    Awarded Amount: $5,183.10

National/Regional Appointments

Examples of current resident appointments include (Valley Children's resident names bolded):

Resident National Appointments:

  • Dr. Nihaal Shah and Dr. Sayeh Akhavan appointed as Resident Delegate and Alternate Resident Delegate: AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) 
  • Dr. Sayeh Akhavan appointed American Academy of Pediatrics District Resident CATCH Liaisons for District IX
  • Dr. Amitie Camilleri appointed Fresno Madera Medical Society Resident Board Member

Resident National Level Projects:

  • Fraser S And Ramos J. 2022 Preventing Youth Suicide: A Cardinal Health Foundation National Collaborative, Zero Suicide Institute. Mentor: Dr. Carmela Sosa


Blogs and Media Appearances

Media Appearances:

Valley Children’s at the Heart Blog:

Advocacy

  • Teen Healthcare Career Fair: 2/23/2024: Dr. Adriana Etcheverry, Dr. Chris Galley, Dr. Nico Garza, Dr. Marcie Nataksuchi, Dr. Sayeh Akhavan, Dr. Dani Nguyen
  • Kid’s Day. Dr. Bhavi Devireddy, Dr. Danielle Jones. 3/12/2024
  • Legislative Advocacy Day, Sacramento, CA. March 6, 2024: 
    • Dr. Sayeh Akhavan, Dr. Patrycja Tesmer, Dr. Sara Horan, Dr. Dani Santi, Dr. Enjuli Chhaniara, Dr. Adriana Sosa, Dr. Christopher Galley, Dr. Nico Garza, Dr. Sheafli Patel

 

Mentoring Network

A sense of accomplishment and autonomy is very important to a physician’s wellbeing. For that purpose, we created a mentoring network for each of our residents, including coaches for advising and mentors for scholarly and advocacy projects. Additionally, for residents whose passion is in advocacy, we provide a variety of opportunities for local projects that impact the well-being of the community.

Residents are also involved in hospital committees and residency education committees, which empower them as their voices are heard throughout the healthcare network and in surrounding communities. As a residency program, we are dedicated to our residents’ work-life balance and constantly look for opportunities to expand this goal.

Resident Research Mentors

Dr. Shannon Castle

Dr. Shannon Castle

Dr. Fredrick Dapaah-Siakwan

Dr. Fredrick Dapaah-Siakwan

Dr. Karen Fernandez

Dr. Karen Fernandez

Dr. Nathan Minkoff

Dr. Nathan Minkoff

Dr. Lerraughn Morgan

Dr. Lerraughn Morgan