Current Fellows & Alumni
1st Years
Ana Gonzalez Herrera, MD
Hometown: Hermosillo, Mexico
Undergraduate: Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Medical school: Universidad de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Residency: Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Why PCH PEM: Amazing location, high acuity, and great variety of patients
Nisha Issac, DO
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas
Medical school: UNTHSC - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas
Residency: Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ
Why PCH PEM: I first fell in love with the world of PEM rotating through our department as a resident. We have a large catchment area allowing us to learn from various pathologies and interesting cases, so there is never a dull day. In addition, I love how the ED staff treats their fellows like colleagues and have a collaborative approach to patient care. The program leadership is also very supportive of your career and personal goals. Most importantly, I loved watching the camaraderie between the fellows and am glad I get to be a part of it now!
Giles Knowles, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Undergraduate: Eastern Washington University
Medical school: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: West Virginia University
Why PCH PEM: The PCH staff and fellows are a family here and take such good care of us. The PCH ED also sees the sickest kids in a huge catchment area and prepares you to work in any setting, both procedurally and medically.
Sahar Sharif, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Undergraduate: University of Punjab – Lahore Pakistan
Medical school: CMH Lahore Medical College
Residency: University of Florida; Jacksonville, FL
Why PCH PEM: Everyone was genuinely warm and welcoming during the interview and seemed happy to be working there. Furthermore, I wanted to train at a level 1 trauma center with high volume in a supportive learning environment and PCH was just that! Also, as a bonus Phoenix is beautiful and diverse with so much to do!
2nd Years
Kyra Frost, MD
Hometown: Wimberley, TX
Undergraduate: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Medical school: UT Houston McGovern Medical School and Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Residency: Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ
Why PCH PEM: PCH PEM has exposure to every type of patient from the most complex to the reassurance and send home, but the number one reason I knew I wanted to stay here for fellowship was how much the program values teamwork and making a family in the workplace.
Sarah Harris-Kober, DO
Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
Undergraduate: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Medical school: Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Residency: Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, Detroit, MI
Why PCH PEM: I had never been to Phoenix prior to matching at PCH but fell in love with the program during my interview. Even through a screen, I could sense how genuine both the faculty and fellows were and how much they loved the program. I wanted to be at a high volume, level 1 trauma center to best prepare myself for my future career while being in a supportive environment and PCH is the perfect fit.
Maryam Hockley, MD MPH
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate: Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Residency: Valley Children's Healthcare, Fresno, CA
Why PCH PEM: wide variety of clinical presentations and acuities, go-to children's hospital for traumas across Arizona, and camaraderie of the ED family.
Jake Levy, DO
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL
Undergraduate: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Medical school: Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV
Residency: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Why PCH PEM: I chose PCH because I felt that the administration would be extremely supportive of my clinical and scholarly goals and Phoenix has so much to offer as a city!
3rd Years
Chelsea Bradshaw, MD
Hometown: Danville, WV
Undergraduate: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Medical school: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV
Residency: Penn State, Hershey, PA
Why PCH PEM: I chose PCH because I knew that I would receive an unrivaled clinical experience under the guidance of incredibly supportive (and humorous) mentorship.
Priya Prasher, MD
Hometown: Toronto, ON, Canada
Undergraduate: University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Medical School: St. George’s University of London, United Kingdom
Residency: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV
Pediatric Urgent Care Fellowship: Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ
Why PCH PEM: I chose PCH for fellowship as it is a level 1 trauma center and a free-standing children’s hospital with a large volume of high acuity patients. The faculty is very easy to get along with and provide a supportive learning environment.
Hannah Starke, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Medical school: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, San Antonio, TX
Why PCH PEM: Volume, acuity, people
Andrew Steinfeldt, MD
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota, Crookston, MN
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI
Residency: Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR
Why PCH PEM: I chose the PCH PEM fellowship because it provides great clinical exposure with a supportive staff. It also allows me to work with surrounding Native populations with respect to outreach.
Recent graduates – Where are they now?
Class of 2024
- Oneil Grant, DO
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA - Jennifer Huntley, DO
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Andrew Wilson, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ
Class of 2023
- Quinney Fu, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Michael Haynes, DO
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Brandon, FL - Fiona Pirrocco, DO
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA - Romy Shane, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Katina Summerford, MD
Children’s Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Class of 2022
- Krystal Cherney, MD
Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, NE - Jenna Erickson, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Lucas Falco, MD
Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ - Jon Frischknecht, DO
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ
Class of 2021
- Ashley Fletcher, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Julie Furmick, DO
POCUS fellowship, Valleywise Health Medical Centerà
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Cecilia Monteilh, MD
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ - Gena Schubert, DO
Phoenix Children’s, Phoenix, AZ