The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics is excited to announce our 2024 Fellowship matches, with 17 Fellows joining seven specialized programs. Of these, eight will continue their medical careers at UofL, contributing to the department’s commitment to providing high-quality care and advancing pediatric education. Additionally, 10 UofL Pediatric Residents were matched into programs in 9 states. 

This year’s match results represent a diverse array of pediatric sub-specialties, highlighting both the extensive training and exceptional skills fostered within the UofL Pediatric Residency program and provided to Fellows.

2024 UofL Pediatric Fellowship Matches

Cardiology
Richard Ulangca, MD – Advent Health Orlando

Pulmonology
Ranya Baddourah, MD – Metro Health Cleveland

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Taylor Kavanaugh, DO – UofL
Dylan Vish, MD – UofL

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Tabatha Alrayes, DO – Authority Health Michigan
Adriana Candelaria Jimenez, MD – University of Puerto Rico
Rea Cleland, MD – UT Health San Antonio
Daniel Higgins, DO – Oklahoma State University
Trace Kimler, MD – UofL

Endocrinology
Riordan Ledgerwood, MD – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Kyle McQuaide, MD – UofL

Neonatal Medicine
Abby Gellert, MD – UofL
Ryan Morales, DO – UofL
Alyssa Pianto, DO – Phoenix Children’s

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Melissa Arabadjief, MD – UofL
Amanda Sekijima, MD – UofL
Marvi Memon, MD – Central Michigan University

UofL Pediatric Residents Who Matched into Other ACGME Programs

Cardiology
Jim Stanton, MD – Louisiana State University
Ashley Dean, MD – Indiana University

Dermatology
Ana Alvarez, MD – Cincinnati Children’s

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Heidi Gorbandt, MD – University of Chicago
Emily Allen, DO – Medical College of Wisconsin

Gastroenterology
Marina Shenouda, DO – University of Pittsburgh

Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Hasna Khandekar, MD – University of Alabama

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
Tiffany Brooks, MD – University of Michigan
Kyle Welhouse, MD – University of Wisconsin

Neonatal Medicine
Mehma Singh, DO – University of Rochester

About the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics: The University of Louisville (U of L) Department of Pediatrics, part of U of L’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 website.