Residency and Fellowship Programs

Medicine - Pediatrics

Current Residents

Like the city of New Orleans, our program draws residents from many different places, cultures, and backgrounds. The Med/Peds Chiefs Residents are fourth-year residents selected by the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics who work closely with the chief residents of each department as the resident-administration liaisons. Please feel free to contact our Chief Residents before, during, or after the application process with any questions.

Chief Residents

Brooke Mcvaney, D.O.
Brooke Mcvaney, D.O.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2021
Taylor Sanders, M.D.
Taylor Sanders, M.D.
LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2021

Class of 2025

Sara Anderson, M.D.
Sara Anderson, M.D.
Tulane University School of Medicine, 2020
Vivek Patel, D.O.
Vivek Patel, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus, 2021

Class of 2026

Nali Gillespie, M.D.
Nali Gillespie, M.D.
Duke University School of Medicine, 2022
Samuel Maltby, M.D.
Samuel Maltby, M.D.
University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2022
Tejal Naik, M.D.
Tejal Naik, M.D.
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, 2022
Carter Pesson, M.D.
Carter Pesson, M.D.
LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2022
McKenzie Schwarze, M.D.
McKenzie Schwarze, M.D.
University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2022
Chloe Spears, M.D.
Chloe Spears, M.D.
LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans, 2022

Class of 2027

Arati Joshi, M.D.
Arati Joshi, M.D.
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, 2023
Ursula Judd, D.O.
Ursula Judd, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, 2023
Alexa Lapointe, D.O.
Alexa Lapointe, D.O.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
Hina Qureshi, M.D.
Hina Qureshi, M.D.
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 2023
Hannah Rader, M.D.
Hannah Rader, M.D.
Saint James School of Medicine Anguilla, 2023
Amelia Young, D.O.
Amelia Young, D.O.
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023

Class of 2028

Tara Bates, M.D.
Tara Bates, M.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine, 2024
Hannah Monk, M.D.
Hannah Monk, M.D.
LSU School of Medicine, Shreveport, 2024
Kayla Rykiel, M.D.
Kayla Rykiel, M.D.
Florida State University College of Medicine, 2024
Dan Ta, M.D.
Dan Ta, M.D.
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, 2024


Why Our Residents Chose LSU New Orleans:

 "I chose LSU because when I interviewed I felt that the residents had a tight-knit community and were happy learning here. Everyone I met was so welcoming and friendly and truly interested in me as a person. I also wanted to attend a residency program that would allow me to see a diversity of patients and illness severeity. I felt that LSU I would not only be challenged but also supported tremendoulsy in all aspects of residency."

 -Emily Riley, MD  

 

" During my interview, all of the residents were so nice, and they only spoke highly of the entire program. I loved everyone I met and really loved the new UMC and changes coming soon to Children's Hospital."

    -Blair Stevens, MD

 

" I chose LSU-NOLA because this city is magical and I loved everything about the program and the amazing people in the Med- Peds department!!!"

- Christine Bruins, MD

 

" I love the LSU family! The faculty, residents, staff are always willing to teach and help!  I love spending time with my family here in New Orleans and attending Saints and LSU football games. I also enjoy eating  Procambarus clarkii  (crawfish)!"  

  -Tat Yau, MD

 

"I had a fantastic experience during my interview. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, passionate about patient care, and excited to be in the program, which said a lot. The "good vibes" aside, this program accesses a diverse patient population with training at several hospitals, creating exposure to different groups of individuals and healthcare systems. I am confident I will be well-prepared for whatever may come next."