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Research, QI and Mentorship

All residents will complete a scholarly activity project prior to the end of residency. During the PGY1 year, the introductory scholarly activity curriculum is built into the Community Pediatrics rotation. During the PGY2 year, residents have protected research time during certain blocks to complete the bulk of their project in preparation for presentation during the PGY3 year. 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.

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Manuscripts

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

  • 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

 

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

  • 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

 

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

  • 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):

  • 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  
     

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

  • 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, Restrapo 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.

 

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

  • Santi, D, Sathi B, Restrapo 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 Idioapthic 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

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

  • 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):

  • 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

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

  • 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.

 

 

Resident Scholarships/Grants

  • 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

 

 

Mentoring Network

A sense of accomplishment and autonomy is very important to a physician’s wellbeing. For that purpose, we 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.

Residents are also involved in hospital committees and residency education committees, which empower them as their voices are heard throughout the healthcare network and in surrounding communities. As a residency program, we are dedicated to our residents’ work-life balance and constantly look for opportunities to expand this goal.