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Pediatric Residency Program
Residents
Overview
Group Photograph of Residents
List of Current Residents
What Do Our Residents Think?
Overview
Our 76 pediatric residents come from all regions of the country. With a wide variety of interests and training experiences, they constitute our program's greatest strength. Exploring individual interests, both clinical and academic, is encouraged. Each year, graduating residents go on to an array of competitive fellowships and primary care positions.
Training at each of the hospitals is primarily resident-oriented, and only residents are permitted to write orders. While fellows and faculty in all subspecialties are readily accessible to the residents as an integral part of the team, they generally maintain the role of consultants and teachers. The team effort among residents, fellows, and faculty is a healthy one and contributes to the excellence of the training experience.
A strong sense of camaraderie invariably develops within each class and among the residents as a whole, providing a valuable support system during residency training. Experience shows that many lasting friendships are generated in this environment. Tuesday night basketball games and informal social events such as ski trips, parties, and camping are frequently organized. Traditional resident activities include the intern barbecue, the resident holiday party, the PL-3 dinner, the PL-1 and PL-2 retreats, and an unforgettable skit night.
The Program Director coordinates all aspects of residency training and serves as the resident advocate. Responsibilities include overseeing resident meetings to keep the residents informed and soliciting input on program-related issues. Three Chief Residents organize numerous teaching conferences in addition to providing direct teaching to residents and medical students. In this way, and through representatives on the Program Committee, each resident has a significant voice in shaping the training program.
First-year resident positions are offered through the NRMP. In addition to the standard three-year residency positions, other positions are available for applicants interested in dual residency programs (e.g., pediatric/neurology) or shared residency programs (e.g., Pediatric Medicine/Rehabilitation (PM&R)). During the second year, three residents are selected to serve as Chief Residents following completion of their third year of training.
PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS
May 2007
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Pediatric Level III
2005-2008
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Pediatric Level II
2006-2009
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Pediatric Level I
2007-2010
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BAILEY, Amy
University of Illinois
BAKEL, Leigh Anne
University of Colorado
CHOWANADISAI, Montida
Tufts University
GUNDERSON, Danna
University of Michigan
HENSLEY, Amy
University of Oklahoma
JONES, Ashley
University of Colorado
KEDIA, Sita
University of Colorado
KNUTI, Kristine
University of Colorado
LAETSCH, Ted
University of California
LYLE, Courtney
Emory University
MCGUIRE, Jennifer
Dartmouth Medical School
MILLS, Michelle
University of Utah
MITCHELL, Michael
East Carolina University
MUZYNOSKI, Colleen
University of Washington
NARRA, Rupa
Wright State University
NASH, Amy
Emory University
NELSON, Kirsten
University of Colorado
OLIN, Tod
University of Texas
PEREZ, Christina
Case Western Reserve University
SWAIN, Katherine
Tulane University
SYTSMA, Sarah
University of Arizona
WANG, Sam
New York Medical College
WINBOURN, Sarah
Vanderbilt University
WRIGHT, Rachel
University of Texas
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BECKA, Vera
Christian-Albrechts-Universitat
Zu Kiel, Germany
BOEX, Rebecca
University of Wisconsin
BRUNNER, Laura
University of Minnesota
BURKE, Kelly
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
CANNA, Scott
George Washington University
DI MARIA, Michael
Albany Medical College
FLASS, Thomas
University of Colorado
GILMAN, Nicholas
George Washington University
GREEN, Adam
New York University
GUNVILLE, Cameron
Arizona College of
Osteopathic Medicine
HENDERSON, Kasey
University of Texas at Houston
KEATOR, Cynthia
University of Texas at Houston
KNAPSCHAEFER, Gina
Ohio State University
MACCOLL, Catherine
Tulane University
PAQUIN, Marcela
Stanford University
PATERSON, Courtney
University of Washington
PETERSEN, William
Emory University
SCHLESINGER, Nicole
New York Medical College
SCHREINER, Teri
University of Rochester
SILVERMAN, Jonathan
University of Pennsylvania
SUKAY, Lindsey
Yale University
TAI, Jennifer
Vanderbilt University
WADE, Heather
University of Iowa
WOLF, Elizabeth
University of Washington
YOUNG, Anna-Lisa
University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
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CAMPBELL, Carey
University of North Carolina
CAVERLY, Lindsay
Ohio State University
CUNNINGHAM, Maureen
University of Colorado
FEHR, Shayne
University of Illinois
FUNK, Tracy
Oregon Health Sciences University
GROVER, Amy
Duke University
GOODYEAR, Allison
University of California at Davis
HAUCK, Amanda
Duke University
HILL, Amanda
St. Louis University
HUDGINS, Joel
University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas
JONES, Carrie
Ohio State University
KUPFER, Oren
Albany Medical College
LOHMANN, Pablo
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
MONFORTE, Summer
University of Arizona
MORSE, Sarah
Eastern Virginia Medical School
NEWBERRY, Laura
University of Colorado
PITTSENBARGER, Zachary
University of Cincinnati
SCHULTZ, Meredith
University of Wisconsin
SHOWMAN, Emily
University of Washington
SORANNO, Danielle
Case Western Reserve University
STIDHAM, Timothy
University of Tennessee
TAYLOE, David
University of North Carolina
TODD, Emily
Rush Medical College
TREITZ, Meghan
Drexel University
WILSON, Julie
University of Michigan
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What Do Our Residents Think?
Adam Green, MD
PL-2
How do you feel the transition from medical school to residency went? What was your opinion of orientation?
Between graduation and starting orientation, I got married, went on my honeymoon, and then moved from New York to Denver, so the transition was definitely busy. But Orientation provided a good mix of relaxation and work before we started—both finding out how our program works and bonding with classmates. |
What made you decide on
Denver’s residency program?
I visited 21 residency programs—way too many.
I knew our program has a great reputation and that the quality of life/cost of living combination in Denver is tough to beat. I remember telling my family after my interview here that everyone just seemed so happy,
and that feeling was ultimately what made Denver rise to the top for me. |
What was the most rewarding
aspect of your residency?
The relationships I’ve built with classmates mean a ton to me. They make the toughest days bearable and the best days very memorable. It’s amazing how fast those ties form—one month on the wards together forges strong bonds of trust and understanding. |
Has this program met your expectations?
Why or why not?
Absolutely—I look back and am amazed at how much I’ve learned about caring for children. But our program also pushes us to lead and make independent decisions so that we find out how much we still have to learn. I look forward to coming to work every day, and we have a schedule that still lets us have an outside life as well. |
What are your plans for after residency?
I’m planning on doing a fellowship in heme-onc. I’m going to take a year between residency and fellowship —not sure yet what I’m going to do with that year. |
What are your thoughts on the move to
the new hospital?
I visited the new hospital twice and I think it will be an even better place for patients and their families. I’m especially excited about the new facilities and our new teen room. Even though I live close to the existing hospital, I am still really looking forward to working in our new space. |
Sam Wang, MD
PL-3
How do you feel the transition from medical school to residency went? What was your opinion of orientation?
Transition from school to residency was pretty smooth. I think I was just more nervous than anything. Orientation was great, very informative, and a nice transition time prior to starting. |
What made you decide on
Denver’s residency program?
Denver’s residency program has a lot to offer. The people here are what make the program so great: the attendings, fellows, residents and the hospital staff. Everyone gets along so well and treats each other with much respect.?Plus Denver and Colorado is an incredible and fun place to be! |
What was the most rewarding
aspect of your residency?
The most rewarding part of residency is what makes our speciality so great—helping kids! |
Has this program met your expectations?
Why or why not?
The program has met all my expectations. I have learned so much, been exposed to all sorts of medicine and made great friends. |
What are your plans for after residency?
My plans are still undetermined, but I hope to do a fellowship in Peds EM. |
What are your thoughts on the move to
the new hospital?
While I’m sad that the hospital is leaving the downtown neighborhood, the new facility is incredible and it will be exciting to be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. |
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