Meet Our Pediatric Critical Care Fellows

Juan Cardenas Fimbres, MD

Medical School: Universidad de Sonora Departamento de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud
Pediatric Residency: University of Florida - Jacksonville
Research Interests: I enjoy immunology and basic science research. Currently, my research focuses on understanding the immune response in patients with severe traumatic brain injuries, using rat models to analyze the pathways that could provoke immune paralysis.
What I like about fellowship: What I appreciate most about the fellowship is how everyone is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself while maintaining an easygoing and professional work environment.

Kailey Remien, DO

Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Pediatric Residency: Akron Children’s Hospital
Research Interests: I am doing a dual fellowship in PCCM and clinical informatics. My research career goal is to use this education to understand and impact patient outcomes at the intersection of pediatric critical care and social epidemiology. I hope to use data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize patient health and quality of life in and outside of the PICU.
What I like about fellowship: The people here are incredible. The attendings, nurses, RTs and obviously my co-fellows, make this tough job so much better. We're all there for each other during the hard times and celebrate even the smallest of wins! We are so well supported across the board and these people quickly become family.

Rachel Cooper, MD

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Pediatric Residency: University of Wisconsin
Research Interests: Bioethics – limits of parental authority, physician-family communication
What I like about fellowship: Supportive colleagues, wide range of pathology on the unit, opportunities for leadership, warm cafeteria cookies in the middle of the night.

Stephanie Hirth, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Pediatric Residency: University of Colorado – Children’s Hospital of Colorado
Research Interests: Critically ill, bone marrow transplant and oncology patients
What I like about fellowship: I have loved the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team whose primary focus is to take excellent care of critically ill patients. I am lucky to be surrounded by team members who consistently support and encourage my development as an intensivist.

Brittany Moore, MD

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Pediatric Residency: Children’s Mercy Hospital
Research Interests: My research interests are medical education, specifically curriculum development and design along with health disparities amongst PICU patients and families.
What I like about fellowship: I am so very grateful for my co-fellows! They have been so supportive and all-around fun to be around in and out of the hospital! The mentorship from our faculty has also been invaluable!

Morgan Zlotolow, MD

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic
Pediatric Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Research Interests: I am interested in exploring asthma endotypes, with a focus on the immune profiles and cellular functions that contribute to disease severity during asthma exacerbations.
What I like about fellowship: Our team truly makes this fellowship what it is. The mentorship from faculty, the camaraderie among co-fellows, and the dedication of our interdisciplinary team create an environment where I feel challenged to grow and supported every step of the way.

Jordann Dhuse, MD

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Pediatric Residency: Emory University
Research Interests: patient safety, and simulation-based learning. I’m also pursuing a Master’s in Education to continue growing my skills in curriculum development and educational leadership.
What I like about fellowship: The best part of this fellowship is the team we get to be a part of every day. The camaraderie among my co-fellows and the mentorship from our attendings create an environment that fosters growth while also making everyone feel supported and encouraged.

Mitchell Kinkor, MD

Medical School: University of Iowa
Pediatric Residency: Children's Mercy Hospital
Research interests: data science, clinical decision-making tools, public health
What I like about fellowship: Our unit is an exceptional place for exposure to critical illness, and it is rewarding to work and build relationships with a clinical team that is always focused on doing right by the patient.

Stephanie Milne, MD

Medical School: Wright State University
Pediatric Residency: Children's National Hospital
Research interests: Neurocritical care - my project focuses on utilizing negative pressure ventilation in patients with TBI
What I like about fellowship: My co-fellows are my extended family, and I love both working alongside them and heading out to happy hour with them. The attendings here are super supportive and truly want to succeed in becoming the best PICU docs we can be.

Charles Treinen, MD

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Pediatric Residency: Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT fellowship: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Research interests: critical care in Hematology/Oncology/BMT patients, hyperinflammation, thromboinflammatory endothelial dysfunction
What I like about fellowship: The PICU is the best—the pace, the complex intellectual challenges, walking alongside families through grief and joy, my awesome co-fellows, and a faculty group that is engaged and invested in our training. Also, not having to clear an Epic inbox.

Brooke Bidwell, MD

Anna Neder, MD

Megha Patel, MD

Brianna Vamosi, MD

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