Pediatric Fellows' Council
The Pediatric Fellows' Council is a fellow-led committee that meets to form new initiatives, social opportunities, and projects that support all pediatric fellows. Council members act as a liaison to the fellowship leadership and have the opportunity to work on projects to improve their community's fellowship experience and well-being. In addition, each year two fellow representatives from the Department of Pediatrics will be elected to a GME-Level Fellows' Council, serving as a liaison between fellows and GME leadership to provide feedback and ideas to improve GME-wide/institutional programming.
Vision Statement
The Fellows' Council envisions a fellowship community where every member feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. Through collaboration and initiative, we aim to create meaningful connections, develop innovative solutions to challenges, and foster a culture of inclusivity and well-being. By serving as a conduit between fellows and program leadership, we strive to amplify voices, address needs, and enhance the overall fellowship experience for all.
Responsibilities
- Lead two Fellow Town Hall meetings. The discussions here will allow engagement of the entire fellowship community and inform activities for the year.
- Plan engaging social events and networking opportunities.
- Organize charitable initiatives and community outreach projects.
- Advocate for fellow interests to hospital leadership.
Meet Your Council Representatives
Jerin Jose
Co-Chair
Pediatric Cardiology
Asha Stann
Adolescent Medicine
Matt MacDougall
Allergy & Immunology
Aydin Zahedivash
Clinical Informatics
Deepali Shinde
Laboratory Genetics & Genomics
Daphne Darmawan
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Tierra Mosher
Co-Chair
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Katie Carome
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Julia Donner
Pediatric Endocrinology
Mojan Azarmi
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Natalle Yu
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Monika Sullivan
Pediatric Nephrology
Danny Nachreiner
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric Fellows' Council Poster
Big /Lil' Sib Program
The Big/Lil' Sib Program matches incoming first-year fellows with second or third-year fellows from outside of their divisions. Incoming fellows have an opportunity to connect with their Big Sib before they arrive to campus, and during orientation. Our hope is that this connection helps foster a broader sense of community among fellows and provides an opportunity to expand both professional and social networks.
Social Events
The Council has discretionary funds to plan activities for the fellow community. In the past, they have organized yoga sessions, hikes, quiz nights, and happy hours. Contact your division representative with activities you'd like to see.