Fellows

Residency: Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis — Dual CCM/ACTA Fellowship

Current Position: Valley Anesthesiology Consultants - Phoenix, AZ

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis — Dual CCM/ACTA Fellowship

Current Position: Minneapolis Anesthesia Partners, Minneapolis, MN

Residency: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

"Staying at St. Louis Children’s Hospital for fellowship was an easy decision for me. As a residency graduate of WashU, I felt confident I would receive the best clinical training and mentorship by staying in St. Louis. My opportunities to perform fellow index cases even as a resident demonstrated that SLCH has not only an abundance and variety of cases but also the appropriate support to learn and grow. I have been lucky enough to develop mentor relationships with SLCH faculty which I know will last far beyond residency, and it has been a rewarding transition to remain with these teachers as a fellow.

Outside of the hospital walls, St. Louis is an ideal place to call home. It’s convenient and affordable to purchase a home, which my husband and I did in 2019; we now have a one-year-old Labrador and close friends throughout our neighborhood. We love taking our dog to the local park, walking to restaurants in downtown Clayton, and hosting dinners (mostly taco nights) for our friends."

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis — Dual CCM/ACTA Fellowship

Current Position: Eureka, CA

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis — Anesthesiology

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis — Critical Care Medicine (2023) and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology (2024)

Residency: University of Connecticut

Medical School: University of New England

“What stood out to me about Washington University is the faculty’s dedication to quality improvement, excellence, and lifelong learning. The program is centered around the fellows’ education and also provides support and mentorship to guide us to our desired career paths.

My academic interests include regional, cardiac, and ambulatory anesthesia. Doing different types of cases every day excites me, and this fellowship gives me that variety. Additionally, the welcoming atmosphere and the mutual respect amongst the staff of St. Louis Children’s Hospital is very reflective of the Midwest which I have come to love.

Saint Louis has a lot to offer when it comes to date nights, live music events, dog parks, and happy hours with the fellows. The highlights of my year so far are taking the train downtown to Cardinals games, going dancing at the Grove, scootering to the zoo, and canoeing in the middle of Forest Park. Each neighborhood in Saint Louis has its own vibe, and there is something here for everyone.”

Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis

Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

"I chose WashU because of the faculty and the previous fellows that I met. When I came to interview everyone was very open and welcoming. Their commitment to education in a busy education system was impressive and it felt like they knew me so well from the minute I arrived. The fact that they had dedicated time to unite the incoming fellows made me feel like I was very important to the program as an individual."

Residency: University of Michigan

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch

"I made the decision to pursue pediatric anesthesiology early on during residency. When it came time to choose a fellowship program, WashU/St. Louis Children’s stood out as a strong academic program that fostered fellow education, especially in the realm of career planning and goal-driven projects. There were many programs that fit the bill when it came to case complexity and numbers, however, WashU did so in an especially collegiate and supportive environment. Now, a month into fellowship, I am impressed by the thought and effort put into ensuring that fellows are utilized for complex and unique cases. Furthermore, fellows gain strong training in the field of regional anesthesia as the techniques employed at St. Louis Children’s are some of the most innovative in pediatric perioperative pain management. WashU truly offers strong and well-rounded training in pediatric anesthesiology.

As a bonus, St. Louis is a beautiful city to call home. It has so much to offer adults, children, nature lovers, foodies, and the like. My husband and I have enjoyed exploring the various neighborhoods in the city on long bike rides and hikes. We have also had some of our favorite meals at restaurants in the area."

Residency: Washington University in St. Louis

Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis — Dual CCM/ACTA Fellowship

Current Position: St. Luke’s, Chesterfield, MO