People in the Hospitalist Fellowship Program
Valley Children's Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM) Fellowship Program faculty, leadership and fellows are dedicated to bringing our best, knowing children are counting on us. Dedication is one of Valley Children's core values, and we bring it each and every day to our work as teachers and mentors as well.
PHM Fellowship Program Leadership
Sindhura Gandham, MD
PHM Fellowship Program
Director
Kerrilynn Rice, MD, MPH
PHM Fellowship Program
Associate Director
Deann Ramirez
PHM Fellowship Program
Coordinator
Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division Members
Rhonda Keosheyan, MD
Medical Director,
Division of Hospital Medicine
Shea Osburn, MD
Associate Medical Director,
Division of Hospital Medicine
Victoria Acharya, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Jaimie Brandley, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Steven Foster, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Michael Hauser, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Bassel Al Horany, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Nika Howell, MD
Complex Care Pediatric Hospitalist
Saul Jacob, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Whitney Kalin, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Resham Kaur, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
John Kinnison, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist and
President, Valley Children's Specialty Medical Group
Sindhura Kodali, MD
Child Abuse Pediatrics
and Hospital Medicine
Anne Liggett, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Reetu Malhotra, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Yoshihiro Ozaki, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Sara Phelps, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Monica Ruiz-Cangco, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Christine Santos, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Jennifer Snider, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Tara Sutherland, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Dave Swaby, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
Ryan Tucker, DO
Pediatric Hospitalist
Ruchi Turakhia, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist
PHM Fellowship Class of 2025
Dr. Miriam Ahmad
Hometown: Fresno, CA
About Me: I grew up and did most of my schooling in the Fresno area and have been away for medical training and work for almost eight years now, and am excited to return to the Valley!
Why I chose Valley Children's: Being originally from the area, I was familiar with Valley Children's and wanted to come back to a place that had a large diverse patient population, large network of resources, and an enthusiastic program that was invested in its trainees.
Hobbies: Exploring the city and appreciating the outdoors, reading fiction/nonfiction and current events, making (and eating!) tasty food, crafting/painting/DIY projects
Advocacy/Interests/Accomplishments: I am drawn to hospital medicine for the breadth of practice: the combination of both simple acuity and longitudinal complex care as well as the ability to combine clinical work with external interests in leadership, global health, and QI/research.
Healthcare disparities and access to care are a specific area of interest.
Care Philosophy: Providing effective care for hospitalized children does not happen in a vacuum, and I believe treating all parts of the child as a whole and working synergistically with all members of the care team provides the best outcomes for our patients.
Scholarly Project: Distance Traveled to Pediatric Inpatient Care Over a Decade in California
Dr. Emma Schumacher
Hometown: Longmont, CO
About Me: I grew up in Colorado with my parents and two brothers who still live there. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the mountains and have always enjoyed the outdoors. I studied engineering at CU Boulder but decided I ultimately wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. I moved to Iowa for medical school and then to Indiana for pediatrics residency. Outside of medicine, I enjoy exploring wherever I'm living and spending time with my friends and family.
Why I chose Valley Children's: I am thrilled to be joining Valley Children's as a PHM fellow! I was immediately drawn to Valley Children's by the people working there. I loved how invested everyone was in strong, comprehensive patient care. I look forward to continuing to build my clinical skills to become a better hospitalist and focusing on my interests in medical/family education, patient advocacy, and global health while I learn more about and become a part of the Valley Children's community!
Hobbies: Anything outside (hiking, camping, etc), travelling, reading, board games, going to concerts/theatre/etc., exploring local restaurants and breweries
Advocacy/Interests: Medical education, patient advocacy, global health
Care Philosophy: I want to be a hospitalist because I like taking care of all aspects of a patient. I enjoy thinking critically about the medical needs of patients while fitting their needs into the larger picture of their lives. I am also passionate about teaching both learners in the hospital setting and helping patients and families understand their own care.
Scholarly Project: Current Opinions and Perceptions of Parents and Care Givers on Language used in Medical Documentation
PHM Fellowship Class of 2026
Dr. Nicholas Garza
Pediatric Residency:
Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, CA
Medical School:
University of California Davis School of Medicine
Dr. Hye-Yin (Helen) Kim
Pediatric Residency:
Kaiser Permanente, Southern CA
Medical School:
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine