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Residency Program Alumni

Our “Fearless Pioneers” formed part of our inaugural Class of 2020. This diverse group of physicians came from all parts of the nation, many from the Central Valley and embodied our program’s core values and mission. They paved the way for future residents and were an integral part in making the program what it is today. Amongst our inaugural class, 50% stayed to practice at Valley Children’s Hospital or within the Central Valley.
 

Where are our graduates now?

  • 54% Primary care
  • 24% Fellowship
  • 21% Hospital Medicine
     

What fellowships are our graduates attending?

Brandon Ang, DO

Brandon Ang, DO

Pediatric Gastroenterology
University of Utah

Residency Class of 2023

 

Sarah Benke, DO

Sarah Benke, DO

Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Children's National Medical Center

Residency Class of 2023

 

Daniel Ebbs, DO

Daniel Ebbs, DO

Pediatric Critical Care
Yale New Haven Hospital

Residency Class of 2020

 

Dr. Ana Emamian

Ana Emamian, MD

Pediatric Hospital Medicine
UC San Diego Medical Center

Residency Class of 2022

Dr. Nicholas Garza

Nicholas Garza, MD

Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Valley Children's Healthcare

Residency Class of 2024

 

Dr. Myrna Gonzalez-Arellano

Myrna Gonzalez-Arellano, MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Michigan State University

Residency Class of 2021

 

Dr. Rafael Gonzelez

Rafael Gonzalez, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Stanford Healthcare

Residency Class of 2022

Dr. Kelly Hady

Kelly Hady, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology
Emory University

Residency Class of 2023

Dr. Maryam Hockley

Maryam Hockley, MD, MPH

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Phoenix Children's Hospital

Residency Class of 2023

Dr. Krystal Jin

Krystal Jin, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital

Residency Class of 2023

 

Dr. Chloe Kupelian

Chloe Kupelian, DO

Pediatric Hospital Medicine
University of California, San Diego

Residency Class of 2021

Dr. Daniel Merriott

Daniel Merriott, MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of California, Davis

Residency Class of 2020

Dr. Youmna Moufarrej

Youmna Moufarrej, MD

Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Residency Class of 2023

Dr. Kevin Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen, MD

Child Psychiatry
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Residency Class of 2021

Dr. Daniel Orellana

Daniel Orellana, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
UCLA-Mattel Children's

Residency Class of 2021

 

Dr. Erica Ortiz

Erica Ortiz, MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of Texas at Austin

Residency Class of 2020

Dr. Aura Dani Santi

Aura Dani Santi, MD

Pediatric Cardiology
University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Residency Class of 2022

Dr. Jeff Timberman

Jeff Timberman, DO

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
University of California, San Diego

Residency Class of 2022

 

Dr. Jessica Vaughn

Jessica Vaughn, DO

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of California, Davis

Residency Class of 2020

Dr. Rachel Yan

Rachel Yan, MD

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Residency Class of 2022

Dr. Zee Zayed

Zahia "Zee" Zayed, MD

 Pediatric Critical Care
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Residency Class of 2020

 

Support Residents by Donating to the Alumni Fund

The Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Alumni Fund is intended to meet the needs of current residents and resident candidates that are not planned for in the general operating budget, to include special events, Valley Children’s branded apparel, equipment, and other enhancements to the residents’ quality of life.
 

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