VOLUME SSUE 4 JULY 2012 … its class on June 9th 2012. MCH welcomes our new Interns Class for Orien-tation June 12, 2012 (Class of 2015) and will welcome the new fel-lows on July

emotion of bitter-sweet

celebrations and goodbyes

but a great big thanks to

program directors, teach-

ing faculty, staff and coor-

dinators , and the sponsor-

ing divisions.

“You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself

In any direction you choose.

You’re on your own.

And you know what you know.

You are the guy who’ll decide where to go”

Dr. Seuss

It is really not goodbye, it

is a new beginning of

spreading MCH ambassa-

dors in Pediatrics and wel-

coming new ones

Rani S Gereige, MD, MPH

The July issue of the

“Milestones in Medical Edu-

cation” newsletter is always

an issue full of celebrations

and giving thanks. The previ-

ous two months since the last

issue were filled with more

reasons to celebrate. As we

turn the page on another aca-

demic year, we have many

reasons to celebrate, give

thanks and recognitions, wel-

come a new crop of residents

and fellows, and say a bitter-

sweet goodbye to our graduat-

ing classes of 2012. Our MCH

Medical Education crops of

high-achieving professionals

are proudly sent off to carry

out the mission of caring for

children of the nation and the

world.

This is the CELERATION IS-

SUE full of acknowledgements

and tributes:

MCH was joined by the pres-

ident-Elect of the AAP for

the Ramon Rodriguez-Torres

Annual Lectureship and

Award Ceremony on June

8th 2012

MCH bids farewell to a

class of Residents, Fel-

lows and Psychology

Interns on June 8th,

2012.

The Pediatric Dentistry

Residency Program cel-

ebrated the graduation

of its class on June 9th

2012.

MCH welcomes our new

Interns Class for Orien-

tation June 12, 2012

(Class of 2015) and will

welcome the new fel-

lows on July 2, 2012.

The 4th annual Resi-

dents’ Research Day

was a successful show-

case of academic en-

deavor and scholarly

work on June 15th, 2012

The residents’ class of

2012 celebrated Resi-

dents’ Day with humor

and fun event

This is a time of the year

that is filled with mixed

THE CELEBRATION ISSUE!! From the Editor

Time to Celebrate, Give Thanks, and Bitter-Sweet Goodbyes!!

JULY 2012 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 4

MILESTONESMILESTONES

Inside this issue:

Milestones in Fellowship

Recruitment 2

Milestones in Fellowship

Placement 2

Milestones in Residents &

fellows Recognition 2

Milestones in National Com-

mittee Appointment 3

Milestones in National Spot-

light 3

The 2012 Commencement

Ceremonies 4

Graduation Celebration and

Awards 5

Fourth Annual Residents’

Research Day 6

2012 Annual Softball Game 8

Milestones in Staff Recognition 8

Milestones in Institutional

Recognition and Pride 9

Milestones in National Com-

mittee Appointment 9

Milestones in New Beginnings 9

See Page 9

Pediatric Cardiology

Match

Mohammad Ebrahim,

MD - Univ of California,

San Diego

Joseph Casadonte, MD -

Northwestern Univ, Chica-

go

Richard Garcia, MD -

Children’s Hospital of Mich-

igan

Jenny Zablah, MD - Long

Island Jewish, North Shore

Eda-Cristina Abuchaibe,

DO - Washington Univ, St.

Louis Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Gatsroen-

terology Match

Andrew Huang, MD -

Univ of Nebraska

Chantal Lucia, MD -

Northwestern Univ, Chica-

go

Milestones in MCH Residents’ Fellowship Placement Superb Placement for MCH Residents 2013 Subspecialties Match

Where Will You Be in 2013???

MCH Adolescent

Medicine Fellow-

ship Program

Achieves 100%

Board Pass Rate

by its Graduates

Former Graduates of

the MCH Adolescent

Medicine Fellowship

Program achieved

100% Board pass rate

on first attempt in their

Adolescent Medicine

Subspecialty Board

certification. Specialty

Board exams are ad-

ministered every other

year. Congratulations

to Dr. Siqueira, the Ad-

olescent Medicine

Alumni, & Faculty.

Dr. Tuan Nguyen

Dr. Natasha Noel

Congratulations to the Pediat-

ric Cardiology Program on a

successful match...

The MCH Pediatric Cardiology

Fellowship Program recruited its

2013 fellows through the match.

The following two outstanding

candidates will be joining the

Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship

July 1, 2013:

Milestones in Fellowship Recruitment

MCH Pediatric Surgery and Cardiology Fellowships Fill

their Programs’ 2013 Slots Through the Match

The Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

Program filled its position through

the match for 2013 with the following

outstanding candidate:

Dr. Tara Loux

Congratulations to Dr. Burnweit and

her team for a successful first match

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Pediatric Endocrinol-

ogy Match

Nivedita Patni, MD - UT

Southwestern, Dallas

Pediatric Hematology

-Oncology Match

Gauri Sunkersett, DO - UT

Southwestern Dallas

Jorge Galvez, MD - MD

Anderson

Fiorela Hernandez, MD -

MD Anderson

Milestones in Residents’ / Fellows’ Recognition and Compliments

Residents and Fellows’ Team Efforts Toward a Smooth EMR

Transition… Adapting to Change!!!

Transitioning to a fully pa-

perless system in over 24

hours in all hospital areas is

a monumental task that has

significant potential nega-

tive impacts on patient safe-

ty, staff frustration, errors,

and service.

The Department of Medical

Education is proud to

acknowledge the team-

work, communication, help,

initiative, and leadership

that were exemplified by

the MCH fellows and resi-

dents to ensure smooth

transition. Everyone

worked collaboratively

with the implementation

teams. The different services

acknowledged the efforts.

Below is a list of selected

kudos..

Dr. Bala Totapally & the

Division of Critical Care

Medicine commended the

trainees rotating in the PICU

in late April including the

team of: PICU residents,

the ER Fellow Dr. Megan

Carns, and the PICU Fel-

lows for their hard work and

teamwork to ensure a

smooth transition to EMR.

Dr. Felix Ramirez

acknowledged

Dr. Will Geng

and

Dr. Ajay Kasi for their help

and efforts during the EMR

transition

Dr. Gloria Riefkohl acknowl-

edged the leadership

and hard work displayed

by Dr. Jennifer Berger

as a team leader in the

PCC during the EMR

transition.

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Milestones in National Spotlight:

MCH Residents & Fellows Showcase Their Scholarly Activities Globally

Dr. Arthur

Desrosiers III,

MD; Craniofa-

cial Plastic Sur-

gery Fellow,

presented his

research titled:

“Fibrous Dysplasia: Con-

trarian Advice on Prophy-

lactic Optic Canal Unroof-

ing [Management Algo-

rithm Based on 35 Years

Experience]” at the 2012

Southeastern Society for

Plastic Surgery (SESPS) An-

nual Meeting held June 2-6,

2012 in Amelia Island, FL.

Dr. Fuad AlKhoury, MD;

Pediatric Sur-

gery Fellow,

along with Dr.

Cathy Burn-

weit and sev-

eral members

of the MCH

Pediatric Surgery Faculty

Presented their abstract ti-

tled : “Routine Same-Day

Discharge after Acute or

Interval Appendectomy in

Children is Safe with Good

Parent Satisfaction” at the

NESS meeting. The study is

published in Archives of

Surgery and immediately

created a national buzz and

was picked up my national

media including:

Yahoo News

Chicago Tribune

WHTC

CNBC.com

Tucuman Noticias

Congratulations for this

great national recognition

and exposure.

In Print Soon!!!… Ac-

cepted Publications

Dr. Manuel Rodriguez,

MD; Pediatric

Resident & Dr.

Alejandro Diaz,

MD (Faculty

Mentor) were

notified by the

Journal of Pediat-

ric Endocrinology and Me-

tabolism that their manu-

script titled: “Conn’s Syn-

drome and Crohn’s Dis-

ease in a Pediatric Case:

An Interesting Parallel” for

publication.

Dr. Nivedita Patni, MD;

Pediatric Resi-

dent & Dr.

Alejandro Diaz,

MD (Faculty

Mentor) were

notified by the

Journal of Pediat-

ric Endocrinology and Me-

tabolism that their manu-

script titled: “Elevated Al-

pha-feto Protein levels in

Van Wyk Grumbach Syn-

drome: a case report and

review of literature ” for

publication.

Dr. Andrew Huang, MD;

Pediatric Resi-

dent was noti-

fied by the Jour-

nal of Pediatric

Gastroenterolo-

gy and Nutrition,

that his case

report titled: "Vertebral

Osteomyelitis due to Can-

dida Parapsilosis in a

child with Crohn's disease

while receiving anti-TNF

therapy" was accepted for

publication.

Going International-

ly….

Dr. Sakil Kulkarni, MD;

Pediatric Resi-

dent, was notified

that the following

four abstracts

were accepted for

presentation at the

4th World Con-

gress of Pediatric Gastro-

enterology, Hepatology,

and Nutrition (WCPGHAN

2012) in Taiwan in Novem-

ber 2012:

“Breast feeding is better

than formula feeding in

preventing Parenteral Nu-

trition Associated Liver

Disease in infants on pro-

longed parenteral nutri-

tion” accepted for Oral

Presentation.

The following abstracts

were accepted for posters:

“Infliximab in the treat-

ment of autoimmune he-

molytic anemia associated

with ulcerative colitis”

“An Unusual Case of Pleu-

ropulmonary Blastoma

Presenting with Lung Cyst

associated with Jejunal

Hamartoma”

“Multiple nodules in the

spleen, liver and lung. A

rare manifestation of

Crohns disease”

Drs Galvez and Hernandez presenting posters at the ASPHO

meeting in May 2012 (See last newsletter issue)

Congratulations to Sakil and his

faculty mentors in the Division

of Gastroenterology for the

mentorship and guidance….

We are very proud of you!!!

MCH Research

Institute Re-

Accreditation

Site Visit

On June 16, 2012; The

Association for the

Accreditation of Hu-

man Research Protec-

tion Program

(AAHRPP) successful-

ly completed its site

visit for the re-

accreditation of the

MCH Research Insti-

tute. Preliminary Re-

sults will be available

in few weeks.

Psychology Interns

Courtney Conn, MA

Michelle Fernandez, MS Ed

Daniel Garrison, MA

Elyse Myers, MA, LMHC

Marissa Petersen-Coleman, MA

Elizabeth Schneider, MA

Gina Zuccolo, MA

Pediatric Dentistry

Residents

On June 9th, 2012; MCH and the

Department of Medical Education

and its Dentistry Programs proud-

ly celebrated the graduation of

the Class of 2012. After an address

to the graduates by Dr. Dr. Deise

Granado-Villar, CMO, Senior VP

of Medical and Academic Affairs,

Dr. Rosie Roldan, MD, DMD

proudly presented the diplomas

to the four graduates:

Sarah Mahmoud, DMD

Wayne Stephens, DDS

Yadnay Tabares, DDS

Charlene Walker, DDS

CLASS OF 2012

On June 8th, 2012; MCH and the De-

partment of Medical Education and its

GME Programs proudly celebrated

the graduation of the Class of 2012.

Fifteen Subspecialty Fellows, Two

Chief Residents, Twenty Two Pedi-

atric Residents, and Seven Psychol-

ogy Interns were awarded their di-

plomas. The event was attended by

faculty, peers, friends, and families.

After an introduction by Dr. Rani Ger-

eige, Director of Medical Education,

and a warm welcome from Dr. Deise

Granado-Villar, CMO, Senior VP of

Medical and Academic Affairs, AAP

President Elect; Dr. Thomas K.

McInerny, MD delivered the Keynote

Address.

The individual program directors

proudly presented the diplomas to the

graduates.

Dr. Maria Behnam-Terneus was

chosen by her peers to deliver the

Graduate Address.

The commencement ceremony

ended with a congratulation from

Dr. Anselmo Cepero, President of

the Medical Staff followed by a wel-

come into the MCH Alumni Associa-

tion from Dr. Mayra Capote. The

evening ended with dinner and

dance at the Biltmore Hotel.

A Medical Education Yearly Milestone!!!

The 2012 Commencement Ceremonies

Subspecialty Residents

Cardiac Intensive Care

Ilias Iliopoulos, MD

Clinical Neurophysiology

Shifteh Sattar, MD

Daniel C. Tarquinio, DO, MS

Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Arthur E. Desrosiers, MD

Ana Carolina Victoria, MD

Pediatric Critical Care

Alfredo Thomas Castellanos, MD

Omar A. Sanchez Villanueva, MD

Shayan Vyas, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Shyama K. Kamat, MD

Laura Umbrello, MD

Pediatric Radiology

Cesar F. Cortes Cardona, MD

Yanerys Maria Ramos, MD

Pediatric Surgery

Fuad Alkhoury, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Parthasarathi Chamiraju, MD

Pediatric Urology

Miguel A. Castellan, MD

Pediatric Chief Residents

Malika Sonai Oglesby, MD

Jose Martin Vargas Loayza, MD

Pediatric Residents

Luisa Fontes Aguiar, MD

Maan Alkhatib, MD

Muaz Alabd Alrazzak, MD

Shashikanth Reddy Ambati, MD

Patricio Arias Valencia, MD

Bayan Bakir, MD

Maria de los Angeles Behnam-Terneus,

DO

Jennifer Marie Berger-Vernace, DO

Luciana Soares Borba, MD

Madhuradhar Chegondi, MD

Amanda Sofia Davila Rodriguez, MD

Brenna Anne Eldridge, MD

Zenab Mansoor, MD

Karem Vivian Menezes, MD

Nolan K. Mott, DO

Sunil Muthusami, MD

Sushmita Nair, MD

S. Ali Abbas Naqvi, MD

Randa N.A. Othman, MD

Sunil Saharan, MD

Deborah Eugenia Stemp, MD

Leishatt Maytee Torreblanca Villena, MD

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Awards to Residents by Faculty:

The Neonatology Award

Randa Othman, MD

The PICU Resident of the Year

Award

Sunil Saharan, MD

The Hospitalist and Global

Health Divisions Award

Randa Othman, MD

The Ramon Rodriguez-Torres,

MD Award in Preventive Medi-

cine

Michael Fundora, MD

The Emergency Medicine Award

Vanessa Pinto, MD

MCH Department of Medical Educa-

tion, along with teaching faculty, hospi-

tal staff, families, friends, and peers

proudly celebrated the graduation of

the Residents, Fellows, and Psychology

Interns Class of 2012 on Friday June

8th, 2012.

The 16th Annual Ramon-Rodriguez-

Torres, MD Professorship in Pediatrics

lecture was given by the President-

Elect of the American Academy of

Pediatrics (AAP); Thomas K. McIn-

erny, MP, FAAP whose keynote ad-

dress was titled: “The American Acade-

my of Pediatrics: A High Value Organiza-

tion”. The Keynote address was followed

by the following recognitions and

awards:

Special Awards:

Arturo F Aballi, MD Educational

Award

Sunil Saharan, MD

Agustin W Catellanos, MD Award for

Resident of the Year

Randa Othman, MD

Awards by Residents:

Best Ancillary Service

Oscar Gonzalez, MSW

Nurse of the Year

Michelle Tai, MSN, ARNP,

CPON

Intern of the Year

Rossana Sanchez, MD

Best Teaching Service Award

The Division of Infectious

Diseases

Attending of the Year

Pablo Marcelo Laufer, MD

Outstanding Fellow Award

Jun Sasaki, MD

Another Academic Milestone in Medical Education:

AAP President-Elect Joins MCH Medical Education in Celebrations & Awards

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AAP President-Elect Addresses the

Class of 2012

On June 15th, 2012; the

MCH Department of Medi-

cal Education in Collabora-

tion with the MCH Re-

search Institute held the

Fourth Annual Residents’

Research Day. Thirty one

abstracts were submitted by

Pediatric and Dental Resi-

dents and Fellows in two

categories: (1) ORIGINAL

RESEARCH and (2) CASE

REPORT. All abstracts were

presented as a poster. Ab-

stracts were peer-reviewed

and rated by a review com-

mittee of faculty researchers

and clinicians. The top six

winning abstracts were also

presented as a podium

presentation. The event was

a great success and show-

cased the academic and

scholarly activities of train-

ees and their mentors.

A Huge Success…

There was 31 abstracts submit-

ted:

16 abstracts by residents

5 abstracts by fellows

And The Winners are...

Fellows Abstracts # 6 and 11

(Original Research)

Residents Abstracts # 9, and

10 (Original Research)

Residents Abstracts # 4

and 13 (Case Report)

Congratulations to all present-

ers and their faculty men-

tors!!!!

Milestones in Scholarly Activities:

The Fourth Annual Residents’ Research Day… A Success for

Trainees and Mentors

Abstract #6**:

Tarquinio DC*, Salah Eddin A, Diaz M, Stewart T, Jayakar

P. “Retrospective subdural EEG source localization of

the ictal onset zone in pediatric epilepsy surgery”

Abstract #7**:

Sharma K*, Totapally B. “Comparison of Complications

and Outcomes in Obese and Non-obese children Ad-

mitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”.

Abstract #8:

Sasaki J*, Totapally B . “Outcome of children with acute

encephalitis and refractory seizures in a pediatric

intensive care unit”

Abstract #9:

Alkhoury F*, Burnweit C, Malvezzi L, Knight C, Diana J,

Pasaron R, Mora J, Nazarey P, Aserlind A, Stylianos S.

“Routine Same-Day Discharge after Acute or Interval

Appendectomy in Children is Safe with Good Parent

Satisfaction”

Research is a Cornerstone in MCH Medical Education...

Abstract #1:

Roldan R, Garcia A, Walker C*. “Efficacy of the Den-

talVibe at eliminating intraoral injection pain in pedi-

atric patients”

Abstract #2:

Roldan R, Acosta E, Tabares Y*. “Measuring Oxygen

Saturation Changes During Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen

Administration”

Abstract #3:

Roldan R, Mahmoud S*. “Comparison of Finger and

Forehead Oximetry Sensors in Pediatric Patients in

the Dental Clinic”

Abstract #4: §

Stephens WE*, Arevalo O. “An Analysis of Patterns and

Cost of Dental Treatment Delivered Under General

Anesthesia for a Hospital Based Residency Program”

Abstract #5:

Vyas S*, Totapally B. “Tracheostomy in Children: Tim-

ing and Indications in Critically Ill Children”

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Abstract # 21**:

Geng W*, De Angulo G. “Effect of Sirolimus in a Pediatric

Case Of Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura”

Abstract #22:

Fundora M*, AlKhoury F. “Laparoscopic Removal of Adren-

al Adenoma”

Abstract #23: §

Fundora M*, AlKhoury F. “Thorascopic Removal of Foreign

Body” (Multimedia Video)

Abstract #24**:

Abuchaibe EC*, Dobrolet N, Peicher K, Ventura R, Welch E.

“Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Rupture: An Unusual

Presentation of Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

A Case Report.”

Abstract #25:

Abuchaibe EC*, Avari J, Welch E. “The Incidence of Chro-

mosome Abnormalities in Newborns With Congenital

Structural Heart Disease Admitted to the Cardiac Inten-

sive Care Unit”

Abstract #26:

Galvez JR*, Khatib Z, Restrepo R. “Unusual clinical and ra-

diographic initial presentation of a common pediatric

malignancy: Lymphoma”.

Abstract #27:

Chegondi M*, Castellanos A, Ramirez-Seijas F, Totapally B.

“Dapsone induced Methemoglobinemia”

Abstract #28:

Chegondi M*, Raszynski A, Totapally BR. “Red blood cell

transfusion thresholds among children with various clini-

cal conditions admitted to a pediatric intensive care unit”

Abstract #29: §

Alrazzak M*, Brathwaite C, Restrepo R, Khatib Z. “Plasma

Cell Granuloma (PCG) in a Child With Acute Lympho-

blastic Leukemia (ALL)”

Abstract #30: §

Lucia C*, Garcia J, Reeves-Garcia J, Muinos W, Gomara R,

Ambati S, Hernandez E. “Mesalamine-induced Eosino-

philic Pneumonia in a 15 year old boy with Crohn's Dis-

ease”

Abstract #31: §

Desrosiers AE*, Wolfe SA. “Fibrous Dysplasia: Contrarian

Advice on Prophylactic Optic Canal Unroofing

[Management Algorithm Based on 35 Years Experience]”

Underlined Author: Denotes a “Trainee”

** - Denotes a Winning Peer-Reviewed Abstract

* - Denotes a Presenting Author

§ - Denotes Late Breaking Non-Rated Abstract

Abstract #10:

Alkhoury F*, Davis J, Giambarberi L, Taydas E, Burnweit

C, Malvezzi L, Knight CG. “Single Incision Single Port

Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pediatric Empyema”

Abstract #11:

Karl M, Rubenstein M, Rudnick C*, Brejda J. “A Multicen-

ter Study Of Nutraceutical Drinks For Cholesterol

(Evaluating Effectiveness And Tolerability)”.

Abstract #12:

Pinto VL*, Ambati S, Totapally B. “Clostridium Difficile

Associated Disease Among Children In a Pediatric In-

tensive Care Unit”

Abstract #13:

Patni N*, Cervantes LF, Diaz A. “Elevated Alpha-feto Pro-

tein levels in Van Wyk Grumbach Syndrome: a case

report and review of literature”

Abstract #14:

Kulkarni S*, Mittal R, Gomara R, Muinos W, Reeves – Gar-

cia J, Restrepo R, Brathwaite C, Hernandez E. “Multiple

nodules in the spleen, liver and lung. A rare manifesta-

tion of Crohn’s disease”

Abstract #15:

Lucia-Casadonte C, Kulkarni S*, Restrepo R, Gonzalez-

Vallina R, Brathwaite C, Lee EY, “An Unusual Case of

Pleuropulmonary Blastoma Presenting with Lung Cyst

associated with Jejunal Hamartoma”

Abstract #16:

Kulkarni S*, Sanchez R, Gomara R, Muinos W, Reeves –

Garcia J, Escalon EA, Brathwaite C, Hernandez E.

“Infliximab in the treatment of autoimmune hemolytic

anemia associated with ulcerative colitis”

Abstract #17**:

Kulkarni S*, Mercado V, Rios V, Gomara R, Muinos W,

Reeves – Garcia J, Hernandez E. “Breast feeding is better

than formula feeding in preventing Parenteral Nutri-

tion Associated Liver Disease in infants on prolonged

parenteral nutrition”

Abstract #18:

Khalil P*, Sasaki J, Totapally B. “Venomous snake bites in

children: a case series over fifteen years at a large

children’s hospital in Southern Florida”

Abstract #19:

Kasi A*, Pinto V, Soliz A. “Comparison of NICU Person-

nel Satisfaction between Two Nasal Interphases of

CPAP in Newborn Infants”

Abstract #20**:

Hernandez F*, Puerta N, De Angulo G, Vanni S, Graham R.

“Combined AKT and glycolysis inhibition for the treat-

ment of Neuroblastoma”

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Milestones in Camaraderie

MCH Faculty Claim Again the Championship Title for

the 2012 Annual Residents vs Faculty Softball Game

The 2012 Annual MCH Residents vs Faculty Softball Game and

picnic were held on Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Tropical Park.

In a spirit of camaraderie, fun, and healthy competition, residents

and faculty competed for the winning title.

For

this

year

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“I would like to commend the excellent

customer service and teamwork that

Tania provides our department, espe-

cially to Dr. Restrepo and myself. She is

always helpful, resourceful and eager to

assist us with our repetitive New Innova-

tions questions and other inquiries while

maintaining a very pleasant attitude. She

is always understanding and patient.

Tania Keilis-Garcia of the MCH

Department of Medical Education

was commended by the Depart-

ment of Pediatric Radiology and its

fellowship program for the

“excellent customer service and

teamwork”. The email received by

the department states:

Milestones in Staff Recognition

Ms Tania Keilis-Garcia is Commended for Customer Service

All of the Medical Education staff is a

pleasure to work with but we mainly

deal with Tania. Thank you and have a

wonderful day!”

CONGRATULATIONS Tania and the

Medical Education team on this

recognition!!!! We are very proud of

you all.

Faculty BLUE Team

Residents RED Team

Residents and Faculty - ONE TEAM!!!

It is that time of the year again….

Where MCH welcomes a new group

of residents and fellows to the MCH

family.

On June 12th, 2012; twenty eight

new Pediatric Interns and Four Dental

Residents started orientation. From

PEDS, to PALS, MCHWay, and

LifeWings training, to meeting new

classmates, new supervisors, and

faculty.

On July 2nd 2012; MCH Department

of Medical Education will welcome its

new fellows for a two day orientation

before starting their clinical work.

WELCOME NEW MCH TRAINEES….

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE

HERE… WELCOME TO THE

FAMILY… !!!

Milestones in New Beginnings

MCH Welcomes New Residents and Fellows

MCH’s Neonatology program was

ranked 22

MCH’s Nephrology program was

ranked 50

MCH’s Neurology and Neurosur-

gery program was ranked 11

MCH’s Orthopedics program was

ranked 43

MCH’s Pulmonology program was

ranked 29

MCH’s Urology program was

ranked 34

For the full rankings and methodology,

visit www.usnews.com/

childrenshospitals

Milestones in Institutional Recognition & Pride

Ten MCH Programs Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

Ten MCH pediatric specialty services

are among the best in the nation, ac-

cording to U.S.News & World Report’s

2012-13 “America’s Best Children’s

Hospitals” rankings, which were post-

ed online June 5th 2012. MCH is the only hospital in Florida to have pro-

grams ranked in all 10 pediatric

subspecialty categories evaluated by

the publication. Program rankings are

as follows:

·MCH’s Cancer program was

ranked 17 in the nation

MCH’s Heart and Heart Surgery

program was listed 32

MCH’s Diabetes and Endocrinol-

ogy program was ranked 50

MCH’s Gastroenterology pro-

gram was listed 46

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Interns D

uring Sutu

ring W

orkshop

Got Caffeine?!!!!

Milestone in National

Committee Appoint-

ment

Dr. Lorena Siqueira, MD; Ad-

olescent Medi-

cine Fellowship

Director, was ap-

pointed by the

AAP Board of Di-

rectors to serve

for a 6-year term on the Com-

mittee on Substance Abuse

(COSA) effective July 1, 2012.

CONGRATULATIONS Dr. Si-

queira on this great achieve-

ment.

July

Kelly Brisbane 11

Karen Segal 13

Ajay Kasi 14

Anuj Jayakar 27

Mayura Gujarathi 31

Medical Education Birthdays

August Branko Cuglievan 2

Chantal Lucia 2

Michael Fundora 2

Mahreen Siddiqui 6

Clarines Rosa 8

Stacey Humphreys 8

Stephanie Urban 22

Beatriz Ortega 23

Gauri Sunkersett 24

Paul Khalil 26

Milestones in Medical

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Miami, FL 33155

Phone: 305-669-5873

Fax: 305-669-6531

E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Madhuradhar Chegondi Be-

came the proud father of a beautiful

baby boy on May 7th, 2012.

Dr. Karen Segal Became the proud

mother of a beautiful baby boy on

May 28th, 2012.

Dr. Liz Bayes Became the proud

mother of a beautiful baby boy on

June 13th, 2012.

Drs. Maria Renee Roca & Omar

Sanchez became the proud par-

ents of a beautiful baby boy on June

20th, 2012

GME Welcomes New Babies

to the Family

To Teach Is to Touch a Life Forever

V IS IT US ON THE W EB ! !

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