Melissa M. Argraves, MD

Melissa Argraves

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Biography

Melissa Argraves, MD MSEd, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Rheumatology at Nationwide Children's and Ohio State University. In January 2023, she will take over as Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship. She completed medical school at the University of Connecticut and residency and fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. While in Philadelphia, she completed a Master's of Medical Education at the University of Pennsylvania. She is dedicated to using her unique skillset to educate all types of healthcare professionals about pediatric rheumatic disease. She loves caring for all types of patients with rheumatic disease and values a wholistic, patient & family centered approach to care.

Academic and Clinical Areas
  • Rheumatology
    Physician Team
  • Primary Department
    Pediatrics
  • Primary Section
    Rheumatology
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • GME Special Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Fellowship Education, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2022
  • Advanced Skill in Medical Education, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Residency Program, 2019
  • Resident Program Scholar, ACR Pediatric Rheumatology, 2017
  • Linda Ives Award for Outstanding Pediatric Research, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2016
  • Excellence in Medical Education, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2016
  • Member, Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, 2019 - Present
  • Member, American College of Rheumatology, 2017 - Present
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 08/01/2022

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pediatrics
Fellowship Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Date Completed: 06/30/2022
Residency Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Date Completed: 06/30/2019