Residency Program Alumni
Our “Fearless Pioneers” formed part of our inaugural Class of 2020. This diverse group of physicians came from all parts of the nation, many from the Central Valley and embodied our program’s core values and mission. They paved the way for future residents and were an integral part in making the program what it is today. Amongst our inaugural class, 50% stayed to practice at Valley Children’s Hospital or within the Central Valley.
Where are our graduates now?
- 54% Primary care
- 24% Fellowship
- 21% Hospital Medicine
What fellowships are our graduates attending?
Brandon Ang, DO
Pediatric Gastroenterology
University of Utah
Residency Class of 2023
Sarah Benke, DO
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Children's National Medical Center
Residency Class of 2023
Daniel Ebbs, DO
Pediatric Critical Care
Yale New Haven Hospital
Residency Class of 2020
Ana Emamian, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
UC San Diego Medical Center
Residency Class of 2022
Nicholas Garza, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Valley Children's Healthcare
Residency Class of 2024
Myrna Gonzalez-Arellano, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Michigan State University
Residency Class of 2021
Rafael Gonzalez, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Stanford Healthcare
Residency Class of 2022
Kelly Hady, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Emory University
Residency Class of 2023
Maryam Hockley, MD, MPH
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Residency Class of 2023
Krystal Jin, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
Residency Class of 2023
Chloe Kupelian, DO
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
University of California, San Diego
Residency Class of 2021
Daniel Merriott, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of California, Davis
Residency Class of 2020
Youmna Moufarrej, MD
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Residency Class of 2023
Kevin Nguyen, MD
Child Psychiatry
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Residency Class of 2021
Daniel Orellana, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterology
UCLA-Mattel Children's
Residency Class of 2021
Erica Ortiz, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of Texas at Austin
Residency Class of 2020
Aura Dani Santi, MD
Pediatric Cardiology
University of Miami/Jackson Health System
Residency Class of 2022
Jeff Timberman, DO
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
University of California, San Diego
Residency Class of 2022
Jessica Vaughn, DO
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
University of California, Davis
Residency Class of 2020
Rachel Yan, MD
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Residency Class of 2022
Zahia "Zee" Zayed, MD
Pediatric Critical Care
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Residency Class of 2020
Support Residents by Donating to the Alumni Fund
The Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Alumni Fund is intended to meet the needs of current residents and resident candidates that are not planned for in the general operating budget, to include special events, Valley Children’s branded apparel, equipment, and other enhancements to the residents’ quality of life.
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