March 21, 2025 (Louisville, KY) – The University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is proud to announce its 2025 resident class. The medical students learned of their placements during their school’s Match Day ceremonies which take place at the same time across the country, including the UofL School of Medicine students whose Match Day took place in the Angels Envy Bourbon Room at L&N Stadium.

This year, the department welcomed residents from eight states and three countries, including welcoming back five UofL medical students. They come from Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee as well as Grenada, West Indies, Barbados and Sint Maarten.

“We are thrilled to welcome in this new class of incoming residents,” said Pediatric Residency Program Director Dr. Sara Multerer. “Their talent, dedication, and passion for learning will not only enrich our institution but also have a profound impact on the patients and communities we serve. We look forward to supporting their growth and celebrating their achievements in the years to come.” 

The full list of residents includes:

Sydney Amick – University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Paige Avery – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Alexis Bloom – Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sidney Chapman – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Madison Chen – St. George’s University
James Dodds – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Kristen Duncum – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Olivia Haile – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Josiah Hudson – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Megan Johnson – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Alpa Khullar – Ross University School of Medicine
Anders Kipp – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alexis Kittner – American University of the Caribbean
Julia Kulakowski – Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Tyler Patty – University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Devin Repuyan – American University of the Caribbean
Kelly Roy – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Romina Sapozhnikov – Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Alexis Smith – University of Kentucky College of Medicine
John Spalding – University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hanley Speidel – The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Anne Swanson – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Lauren Tang – Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus

The Division of Child Neurology also welcomed four incoming residents, including:

Tasneem Karim – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Cambri Fox – Lincoln Memorial University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sean Woods – University of Louisville School of Medicine

In addition to the Department of Pediatrics, the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics welcomed five residents, including:

Avery Silar - University of South Alabama
Erin Herbert - University of Cincinnati
Madison Craft - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kyle Alhart - University of Queensland
Emma Hamilton - Lincoln Memorial University

About the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics: The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics, part of UofL’s School of Medicine, aims to provide inclusive excellence in clinical care, medical education, pediatric research and community advocacy to meet the health-related needs of children. The faculty are researchers who explore innovation in pediatric medicine, serve on local, regional and national committees and organizations while helping set standards of care and formulate new models of treatment. They are educators, focused on training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. In addition, our faculty serves as pediatricians who provide services of Kentucky and the region through our affiliation with Norton Children's Hospital. For more information, visit the Department of Pediatrics website.