Resident Research

A Valley Children's pediatric resident smiles next to her research poster

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):

2024-2025

Chokshi, NB., Pulido H., Velasco R., & Chandrasekhar, I. (2025, May 12). Outcomes in Preterm Infants with BPD and Tracheostomy: A Single-Center Study. https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174706926.67082434/v1
Kamal S, Chandrasekar C. (2024). Outcome of Infants Discharged Home from the Neonatal Unit with Partial Nasogastric Feeds. International Journal of Gastroenterology, 8(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.11648/ijg.20240801.11
Galley CJ, Sathi S, Davis AW, Sutherland T, Klein OR, Sathi BK. Successful Treatment of COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated Severe Aplastic Anemia with Unrelated Donor Stem Cell Transplantation. International Journal of Cli. Published online April 23, 2025. doi:10.14740/ijcp550
Tesmer P, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Mortality Trends in Preterm Infants with Birth Weight Less Than 500 Grams in the United States. Am J Perinatol. Published online May 12, 2025. doi:10.1055/a-2593-0505. PMID 40267979
Shenoy, P., & Dapaah-Siakwan, F. (2025). Trends in gestational age and short-term neonatal outcomes in the United States. Journal of Perinatal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm-2024-0590. PMID 40097331
Pulido H, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends and racial differences in hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy-related mortality in newborns in the United States, 2007-2022. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2025;18(3):270-273. doi:10.1177/19345798251325496 PMID: 40340484
Camilleri A, Pulido H, Restrepo M, Vijayan V. Infective Endocarditis Due to Group B Streptococcus in a Neonate: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2025;44(6):573-576. doi:10.1097/INF.0000000000004718. PMID: 40359242
Shah N, Sunny A, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Neonatal inpatient stays longer than one year: Who was admitted, what happened, and how much did it cost?. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2025;18(2):173-178. doi:10.1177/19345798251315153. PMID: 39973529
Kamal S, Baig A, Pierce J. Disseminated histoplasmosis causing duodenal obstruction in pediatric patient: A Case Report. Surgery Case Reports, March 2025
Tran K, Vijayan V. Sporotrichosis. The Journal of Pediatrics, 2024 Dec 14:278:114439. PMID: 39675664
Tran K. Sporotrichosis. Diagnosis Detective. Redbook Online, December 1, 2024
Sanghavi, R., Tesmer, P., Singh, D., & Sukumaran, S. (2025). Adolescent-Onset Triple-Antibody Positive Juvenile Dermatomyositis Found in Hispanic Male Wrestler: A Case Report and Literature Review. Open Journal of Rheumatology and Autoimmune Diseases, 15(01), 36–42. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojra.2025.151004
Jaramishian C, Kamal S, Martín MG, Minkoff NZ. Novel homozygous nonsense mutation in glucagon-like peptide-2 receptor gene resulting in severe human illness. JPGN Rep. 2024;5(4):488-490. Published 2024 Sep 5. doi:10.1002/jpr3.12125. PMID: 39610412

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):

2024-2025

Bains S, Katragadda N, Wolf M, Dapaah Siakwan F. Impact of Neighborhood Opportunity on Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits in Children. American College of Emergency Physicians Conference and the Interprofessional Research Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah
Pardo N, Schumacher E, Brantley J. Amassing Workup for a Massive Ascites: A Clinical Conundrum. Pediatric Hospital Medicine 2025 Conference, Anaheim, CA. July 24 – 27, 2025.
Schumacher E, Tran K, Sutters K, Gandham S, Osburn S. Decreasing Anesthesia Use for Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement. Poster Presentation, Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2025, Honolulu, HI, April 24-28, 2025.
Shah N, Dapaah Siakwan F. County-level social vulnerability index and extremely preterm infant mortality rate in the western region of the United States. Poster Presentation at the Pediatric Academic Society 2025 Conference, Hawaii; April 24-28, 2025.
Pulido H, Dapaah Siakwan F. Impact of County-Level Social Vulnerability on the Incidence of Livebirths Complicated by Syphilis during Pregnancy. Pediatric Academic Society, Honolulu, HI. April 24-28, 2025
Hansen-Sackey E, Dapaah Siakwan F. Trends and Contemporary Epidemiology of Mortality Related to Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in Children and Adults the United States, 2015-2022. Pediatric Academic Society, Honolulu, HI. April 24-28, 2025
Hansen-Sackey E, Dapaah Siakwan. Anaphylaxis in Focus: Examining Mortality Trends in the United States from 1999-2020. Pediatric Academic Society, Honolulu, HI. April 24-28
Kasa M and Woods J. Clinical Manifestations in IDEDNIK Syndrome: A Case Series of Three Patients with homozygous Tyr62Ter variant in AP1S1. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Katragadda N, Nguyen D, Snider J. No Lumps, But Mumps! An Atypical Presentation in a Fully Vaccinated Child. . Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Hansen-Sackey E, Dapaah-Siakwan F. Trends and Contemporary Epidemiology of Mortality Related To Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases In The United States, 2015-2022. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Chhaniara E, Vaughn E. Highway to Healthcare: Screening Patient’s at Fresno Children’s Pediatrics Clinic for Transportation Insecurity. Poster Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Dubey S, Tran K, Vijayan V. Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis with Cutaneous, Nasal and Oral Involvement in a Child. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Tran K, Vijayan V. Mucormycosis. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Camilleri A, Morgan L. Cor Triatriatum Sinister: A Rare Cause of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Akhavan S, Warolin J, Baig A. Lactobezoar. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Tulioc S and Snider J. Catatonia as a presenting sign of Neuropsychiatric Lupus. Oral Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Ramos J. Razzaqi F. Rosai-Dorfman Disease in a Child with a History of Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Poster Presentation. 2025 Western Medical Research Conference, Carmel, California. January 16-18, 2025
Tran K, Vijayan V. Sporotrichosis. 2024 Infectious Disease Society of America Conference, Los Angeles, October 16- 18, 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. Midwest Society for Pediatric Research, 2024 Scientific Meeting, Madison, WI. Sept 18-20, 2024.
Shah N., Dapaah Siakwan F. National Trends in Incidence and Mortality Rate in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in the United States. Midwest Society for Pediatric Research, 2024 Scientific Meeting, Madison, WI. Sept 18-20, 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

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, Restrepo 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, Restrepo 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 Idiopathic 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):

2024-2025

Barros Veguilla C and Vessel T. A Fatal Case of Gadolinium Contrast Induced Anaphylactic Shock. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025. Highest Scoring Case Report
Bains S, Dapaah Siakwan F. Highest Scoring Original Research Abstract Impact of Neighborhood Opportunity on Asthma-Related Emergency Department Visits in Children. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025. Highest Scoring Research Abstract
Tran K. Gandham S. Osburn T. Decreasing Anesthesia Use for Pediatric Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Placement on the Acute Care Floor. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025. Highest Scoring Quality Improvement Project
Shenoy P, Pulido H, Nguyen D, Rice K. Improving Awareness of Language Preferences of Patients and Families Admitted to the Hospital. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Chhaniara E, Barros-Veguilla, C, Wolff, M, Vaughn E. Highway to Healthcare: Screening Patients at Fresno Children’s Pediatrics Clinic for Transportation Insecurity. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Sanghavi R, Drury A, Nelson H. Improving COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in Resident Continuity Clinic. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Fraser S. Ramos J, Sosa C. Suicide Screening Documentation in the Outpatient Setting. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Coronel R, Dapaah Siakwan F. Where You Live Matters: Is County-Level Social Vulnerability Associated with Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Hospitalizations in Children? Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Katragadda N, Nguyen D, Snider J. No Lumps, But Mumps! An Atypical Presentation in a Fully Vaccinated Child. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Hansen-Sackey E, Dapaah Siakwan F. Temporal Trends of Anaphylaxis-Related Mortality in the United States 1999-2020. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Shah N and Dapaah Siakwan F. County-Level Social Vulnerability Index and Extremely Preterm Infant Mortality Rate in the Western Region of the United States. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Pulido H, Dapaah Siakwan F. Impact of County-Level Social Vulnerability on the Incidence of Livebirths Complicated by Syphilis during Pregnancy. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.
Hansen-Sackey E, Dapaah Siakwan F. Trends and Contemporary Epidemiology of Mortality Related to Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in the United States. Valley Children's Healthcare Interprofessional Research Day, May 7, 2025.

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, Arulmozhi 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 Nakatsuchi

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):

2024-2025

Dr. Ernestina Hansen-Sackey was selected for the SPARK Award by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to attend the Fellow in Training Symposium and be assigned a FIT mentor. She will receive $1500 to attend the ACAAI Annual Meeting in Boston, MA on October 24-28, 2024.
Dr. Shenoy was awarded the Top 10 SONPM abstract award. Section on Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine. 2024 National Conference & Exhibition (NCE) in Orlando, FL. Funding Source: Reckitt Mead Johnson. Amount: $1000
Dr. Ernestina Hansen-Sackey was awarded the Western Association of Physicians (WAP) and Western Society for Clinical Investigation (WSCI)
Travel Award for her abstract, Trends and Contemporary Epidemiology of Mortality Related to Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in The United States, 2015-2022. Oral Presentation.

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

Community and Volunteer Work

Department of Graduate Medical Education. Health Corp Conference College and Career Fair, November 18, 2024
Patel B. Chair, Alumni Organization, California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA. Sept 2024-present
Dr. Fredrick. Fireside Chat, Panelist, California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA. October 2024
Pardo N, Patel B. Panelist, Pediatric Interest Group, California Health Sciences University, Clovis, CA. Sept 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. The Children’s Movement Fresno’s 10th Annual State of Our Children Breakfast. Building Tomorrow Together, Thursday, August 29, 2024, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building.
Tran K, Du A, Nguyen D. Lunar New Year, Pediatric Residency Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera, CA . January 22, 2025.

Resident Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Events

Tran K, Du A, Nguyen D. Lunar New Year, Pediatric Residency Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera, CA, January 22, 2025
Shah N, Peesapati. Meaning of Diwali. Pediatric Residency Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera, CA, November 6, 2024
Kian A, Slaton D. Dia de los Muertos. Celebrations, Pediatric Residency Program, Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera, CA, October 23, 2024
Pulido H. Disability Awareness Month. Valley Children’s Healthcare Pediatric Residency, Madera, CA. August 6, 2024
Hansen-Sackey E. Suicide Among Physician Trainees, Valley Children’s Healthcare Pediatric Residency, Madera, CA. September 26, 2024
Hansen-Sackey E, Shah K. Cultural Competency Among African American Patients. Valley Children’s Healthcare Pediatric Residency, Madera, CA, January 22, 2025

Mental Health Initiatives

Continuity clinic Preceptors, Dr. Bondale, Dr. Steele, Dr. Sharma, Dr. McLeod and APDs, Dr. Sosa and Dr Tappin will be completing the Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) “mini-fellowship” course provided by the REACH institute to be able to teach residents to manage pediatric behavioral health problems.

Grants

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

2024-2025

AAP: Community Pediatrics Training Initiative Grant
PGY-2 resident Dr. Chhaniara and her mentor, Dr. Hailey Nelson on being awarded the AAP: CPTI 2025-2026 Advocacy Training Grant! They will be attending the AAP Advocacy Conference in March and be awarded $1,000 based on their proposed budget for their project!

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 Nakatsuchi
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. Hansen-Sackey was appointed to SOPT Liaison to the AAP Section on Allergy & Immunology (SOAI). This is a 2year term.
Stanford School of Medicine PRESS Resident Award in Allergy and Immunology
Dr. Daniel Slaton appointed American Academy of Pediatrics District Resident CATCH Liaisons for District IX
Dr. Carol Nader appointed Fresno Madera Medical Society Resident Board Member
Dr. Simran Bains and Dr. Roxanne Coronel appointed as Resident Delegate and Alternate Resident Delegate: AAP Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT)
Dr. Amitie Camilleri appointed Fresno Madera Medical Society Resident Board Member
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, Op-Eds and Media Appearances

Media Appearances:

Sanghavi R. Tips to Stay Safe on Halloween. Interview by ABC 30. Available at Tips from Valley health experts to stay safe on Halloween - ABC30 Fresno
Horan S. Best Practices to Keep Your Family Safe as the Upcoming School Year Nears. Interview by Fox 26. Aired on August 9, 2024 Available at
https://www.facebook.com/KMPHFOX26/videos/3627676984161251/
Dr. Paola Rodriguez: Así es como el ejercicio impacta positivamente a un jugador de fútbol americano de Fresno State. Univision Fresno.

Instagram:

Tulioc S. How to Stay Safe at the Fair. Instagram, Sept 4, 2024. Available at www.instagram.com/p/CB-E9gngVwo/

Valley Children’s at the Heart Blog:

Coronel R and Nader C. What is means to be a Woman in Medicine today. Valley Children’s Blog. March 2025. Available at Honoring The Past, Inspiring The Future: What It Means to be a Woman In Medicine Today
Nguyen D, Tran K. Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025 Year of the Snake. Valley Children’s Blog. January 2025. Available at https://www.valleychildrens.org/blog/celebrating-lunar-new-year-2025-year-of-the-snake
Drury A. Tips for a Safe Household. Valley Children’s Blog. December 10, 2024. Available at Tips for a Safe Household
Pulido H, Horan S. Recognizing Disability Pride Month. Valley Children’s Blog. July 26, 2024. Available at Recognizing Disability Pride Month (valleychildrens.org)
Sanghavi R. Tips on Keeping your children Safe during the Spooky Season. https://www.valleychildrens.org/blog/tips-on-keeping-your-children-safe-during-the-spooky-season
Kasa M and Chhaniara E. Celebrating Diwali. Valley Children’s Blog. November1, 2024. Available at https://www.valleychildrens.org/blog/celebrating-diwali-with-your-child
Devireddy B, Nelson H. Celebrating Holi Together Valley Children's Healthcare Blog. March 2024.
Nelson, H, Benke, S. (2023, August 3). Breastfeeding Updates: A Farewell to the Pump and Dump Theory.
Nelson, H. & Perrot, R. (2023, August 7). Talk to Me Baby: A Baby’s Communication Clues.
Shenoy P. Celebrating Together: Diwali. (2023 Nov 10)
Garza N. Three things to do when your child is sick
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Advocacy

Shenoy P, Jaramishian C. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, July 2nd, 2024
Shenoy P, Jaramishian C. Tiny Tots at Down Syndrome Association of Central California, July 9th 2024
Shenoy P, Jaramishian C. Volunteer project at Marjaree Mason Center, July 17th, 2024
Shenoy P, Jaramishian C. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, July 25th, 2024
Shenoy P, Jaramishian C. Pediatric lecture via Zoom for Ashar Hospital in Afghanistan in partnership with AMOR Relief, July 22nd, 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. Talk with a Doc Series at the Marjaree Mason Center, August 27th, 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. Family Reading Night West Fresno Family Resource Center, August 27th, 2024
Ramos J. Trinh S. State of our Children Breakfast, August 29th, 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, Sept 3rd 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. Fresno County Mobile Health Unit, September 5th, 2024
Ramos J. Valley Children’s Radiothon Interview and volunteer for the phone bank, September 6th, 2024
Trinh S. Valley Children’s Radiothon Interview and volunteer for the phone bank, September 5th, 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. Tiny Tots at Down Syndrome Association of Central California, September 10th, 2024
Ramos J, Trinh S. Pediatric lecture via Zoom for Ashar Hospital in Afghanistan in partnership with AMOR Relief, Sept 16th, 2024
Drury A. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, September 30th, 2024
Drury A. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, October 1st, 2024
Drury A. Fresno County Mobile Health Unit, October 10th, 2024
Drury A, To E. Step Up for Down Syndrome – medical tent volunteer, Oct 19th 2024
Drury A. Talk with a Doc Series at the Marjaree Mason Center, January 7th, 2025
Barros C, Sanghavi R. Family Reading Night West Fresno Family Resource Center, October 22nd, 2024
Barros C, Sanghavi R. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, Oct 29th 2024
Barros C, Sanghavi R. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, November 5th, 2024
Barros C, Sanghavi R. Talk with a Doc Series at the Marjaree Mason Center, November 12th, 2024
Barros C, Sanghavi R. Pediatric lecture via Zoom for Ashar Hospital in Afghanistan in partnership with AMOR Relief, Nov 11th 2024
Kamal S. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, November 19th, 2024
Kamal S. Family Reading Night West Fresno Family Resource Center, November 19th, 2024
Kamal S. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, December 3rd, 2024
Kamal S. Talk with a Doc Series at the Marjoree Mason Center, December 10th, 2024
Kamal S. Pediatric lecture via Zoom for Ashar Hospital in Afghanistan in partnership with AMOR Relief, December 9th, 2024
Hayashi G. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, January 16th, 2025
Bhangal J. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, January 31st, 2025
Bhangal J. Hayashi G, Talk with a Doc Series at the Marjaree Mason Center, January 28th, 2025
Bhangal J. Hayashi G. Pediatric lecture via Zoom for Ashar Hospital in Afghanistan in partnership with AMOR Relief, February 3rd, 2025
Bhangal J, Hayashi G. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, February 4th, 2025
Horan S. Tiny Tots at Down Syndrome Association of Central California, February 11th, 2025
Horan S. Resident Advocacy Day, February 19th, 2025
Fraser S, Sran P. Tiny Tots at Down Syndrome Association of Central California, March 17th, 2025
Fraser S, Sran P. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, March 19th, 2025
Fraser S, Sran P. Tour of the Marjoree Mason Center and future advocacy planning, March 25th, 2025
Fraser S. EOC Food Distribution – AMOR Wellness Center, April 1st, 2025
Tesmer P. Tiny Tots at Down Syndrome Association of Central California, April 8th, 2025
Tesmer P. Advocacy communication and ABC30 studio tour, April 15th, 2025
Tesmer P. Education session with clients and advocacy training at Loretta’s Little Miracles, April 18th, 2025
Teen Healthcare Career Fair: 2/23/2024: Dr. Adriana Etcheverry, Dr. Chris Galley, Dr. Nico Garza, Dr. Marcie Nakatsuchi, 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. Shefali Patel