Our Internal Medicine Pediatrics Residents
Our Chief Residents
Lydia
I grew up in a tiny rural town in Virginia, went to undergrad at a liberal arts college in Minnesota, and ultimately returned home for medical school at UVA after a gap year working in health communication. Columbus became my new home after medical school, and OSU Med-Peds has been an incredible community for the last three years. The residents, faculty, friends, and family here are unbeatable and between OSU and NCH, you see an incredible variety of pathologies. As a dedicated introvert, outside of work I enjoy hosting friends for dinners (cooked by my husband), spending time with my anxiety-ridden beagle, browsing at the public library, growing my fragrance collection, and hyper-fixating on craft projects.
In true Med-Peds fashion, I enjoy everything I do, so sub-specialties weren’t for me. I’m pursuing a career as a Med-Peds hospitalist, and if I can squeeze in some primary care, even better! Beyond the clinical, advocacy work and community-based health initiatives, especially in the areas of housing and homelessness, will be a part of my career no matter where I land. My goal as Med-Peds chief is to find new ways to connect residents to the city outside of the clinic via outreach and engagement with our neighbors. I love this program and my coresidents, and am excited to talk about how our program can support your goals!
Simi
While originally from California, I fell in love with Med/Peds (and specifically OSU/NCH) while in medical school at OSU. As cheesy as it is, the people sold me! The Med/Peds presence is unmatched - not just among residents, but also amongst fellows and attendings. Whether you need a friend, mentor, study buddy, travel partner, or a shoulder to cry on - there's always someone up for the task! My favorite residency memory goes back to spontaneously spending 13 hours with my coresidents on the first day I met them - hiking at Hocking Hills, exploring the Arts Festival at the Scioto Mile, and trying a restaurant or two in between. This immediate sense of camaraderie set the tone for all the movie nights, bonfires, picnics, hikes, dinners, and travel that followed.
During residency, I have loved opportunities for medical education, from working with medical students on service to running an advanced competency on outpatient care, and advocacy, from volunteering at the Columbus Free Clinic to creating my own projects in the advocacy track. Looking forward, I plan to pursue PCCM fellowship for the combination of depth and breadth in practice, as well as the ability to support families through challenging situations.
Outside work, I enjoy going to Jenn's run club, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, and capturing all the fun memories with this crew (check out our insta).
Our Residents
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Jennifer
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Undergraduate: UNC-Chapel Hill
Medical School: UNC-Chapel Hill
Why I chose Ohio State: It has been said before, but the people here were some of the most genuine and kind people on the interview trail. I sensed that the residents were tight knit and take good care of each other. After being here, this couldn't have been truer. The program leadership, my co-interns, and the upper-level residents have made Columbus feel like home in a few short months. In addition, it can be difficult to find a program that has both a strong pediatric and adult medicine training, as well as a big Med-Peds presence. OSU/NCH has it all! I feel very fortunate to have matched here, surrounded by such wonderful and inspiring people.
Brady
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Undergraduate: Wake Forest University
Medical School: East Carolina University
Why I chose Ohio State: The people, especially the program directors, were a step above my other interviews and I really wanted to have people like that looking out for me during residency. OSU had almost every specialty I could imagine and I am still unsure about specializing so having these options for electives was important for me, and a great chance to learn from many experts. The location is new for me but I have really loved Columbus since being here. The Columbus community is very strong!
Simi
Hometown: Yuba City, CA
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: OSUCOM
Why I chose Ohio State: THE PEOPLE (as cheesy as it is)! The medpeds presence is unmatched - not only do the residents have a strong presence on both sides, but the medpeds community has strong representation amonst fellows and attendings. When you mention that you're medpeds, you're always met with enthusiasm. Plus, my co-residents and I have yet to go more than a few days without hanging out, regardless of how busy our rotations are. I could not ask for better friends!!
Hannah
Hometown: Berrien Springs, MI
Undergraduate: Andrews University
Medical School: Loma Linda University
Why I chose Ohio State: Honestly, I actually didn't know a lot about OSU/NCH prior to my interview day, but I had heard good things about the residency program from a trusted advisor at my medical school. And he was right! I was so impressed with OSU/NCH on my interview day, and I continued to be impressed with this program even after I matched and started residency here. The MedPeds program here has everything I was looking for in a residency program: large MedPeds resident body, outstanding education, supportive learning environment, and most importantly, incredible, like-minded people who want to help each other grow.
Wayde
Hometown: Westfield, MA
Undergraduate: College of Saint Rose
Medical School: George Washington University
Why I chose Ohio State: Coming from a medical school without a med-peds program, I was looking for an institution that not only provided that training, but truly valued and celebrated it. The OSU/NCH program provides that and more ... honestly, at times it feels like med-peds rules the world here! Beyond that, the OSU/NCH program really gets at the heart of what drew me to med-peds in the first place: the ability to maximize not only breadth of knowledge in the adult and pediatric spheres of medicine, but also depth of knowledge. With two incredibly strong categorical programs supporting us, I have no doubt that I will, at the end of my training, have the knowledge and experience to thrive in both worlds! Lastly, what I have come to value most during my time here is how truly amazing my collegues are. My co-interns (and really everyone I've met here) are some of the most kind, thoughtful, supportive, dynamic, and brilliant people that I've ever met. Pretty cool, right?
Lydia
Hometown: Dayton, VA
Undergraduate: Carleton College
Medical School: University of Virginia
Why I chose Ohio State: My medical school didn't have a med-peds program, so I was looking for a program where everyone actually knew what med-peds was. The OSU program is tight knit, supportive, and respected within both categorical programs. I knew I would get strong training on both sides and have plenty of mentorship available to me as I figure out what I want to do with my life! Now that I'm here, I feel so lucky to be a part of this community of kind, enthusiastic, and supportive people!
Rachel
Hometown: University Place, WA
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington SOM
Why I chose Ohio State: One of my best friends and my advisor both gave glowing reviews of OSU to me, so I added it to my list! While I thought I would want to stay on the west coast for residency to be closer to home, I soon learned that the Midwest and East Coast is where the heart of Med Peds is. I fell hard for OSU after my interview day. Coming from the West Coast, I was so impressed by the large presence of Med Peds here. I am peds leaning, but wanted two strong categorical programs, which OSU and Nationwide exceeded at. The resources and med ed opportunities of these institutions is endless. But what really set this program apart was the people. I could tell how close the cohort was and the leaders of the program stood out from the rest. Now that I'm here, I know more than ever that I made the right choice and the move was worth it!
James
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea/Irvine, CA
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: UCSF
Why I chose Ohio State: I came from a medical school that didn't have much med-peds presence, so coming here has been a breath of fresh air in terms of how many faculty members are MP trained! MP almost seems over-represented (if that's even possible) when it comes to folks in med-ed leadership positions. People here are super nice and smart and you will feel so cared for by all the people in the MP residency.
Spencer
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate: Ohio State
Medical School: Ohio State
Why I chose Ohio State: I became interested in med/peds interacting with all the med/peds attendings and resident here. There are countless med/peds faculty and 40 residents, so med/peds is a large part of the culture of OSU and NCH. As a medical student, all the med/peds residents were so nice and excited to teach. During interview season, the residents here still stood out as extremely friendy and fun to be around. I love being close to my family in Ohio and close to all these residents who have become my close friends in 2 short months.
Dana
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Undergraduate: Carleton College
Medical School: University of Washington
Why I chose Ohio State: My medical school didn't have a Med-Peds program and I was excited to have a bigger program with a large Med-Peds presence. After my interview, I was excited that OSU both checked all my boxes and that the residents seemed so happy and supportive of each other. Everyone here is kind, smart, and engaged in learning; the Med-Peds community really takes care of each other and it feels very special to be a part of this community!
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Coleman
Hometown: Moulton, Alabama
Undergraduate: Auburn University
Medical School: UAB School of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I was blown away by the amount of Med-Peds presence here. There are so many faculty at OSU, NCH, and at our South High clinic that I know I will be supported in any career path I choose. The Med-Peds reputation at both institutions is second to none. I was also a big fan of having two huge state-of-the-art hospitals with plenty of resources to train at. Not to mention large Med-Peds and categorical residency classes - meaning there is always something social happening!
Maria
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: The residents and attendings were always the best to work with, the strong training on both sides, med peds presence at both institutions is STRONG and super well regarded.
Allison
Hometown: Tipp City, OH
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I had a great experience on my rotations in med school and loved the environment at OSU/NCH. I found amazing mentors who made me want to stay and inspired me by the career paths they have been able to pursue here. I also knew I wanted to stay close to my family and friends in the area.
Aaren
Hometown: Villa Hills, Kentucky
Undergraduate: Hanover College
Medical School: Ohio State University
Why I chose Ohio State: I loved the residents and the program directors and knew I would get fantastic dual training.
Morgan
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Undergraduate: Creighton University
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Why I chose Ohio State: I felt like OSU had a great mix of things that I was interested in in a program: stong MP presence, city with lots of things to do, residents who enjoyed their lives, combined clinic with good mix of adult and peds patients. I also couples matched with my husband and the program has been extremely supportive and accommodating of this!
Zoe
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: University of Colorado
Why I chose Ohio State: After my interview with OSU/NCH, I wrote "large program with robust med-peds culture, strong training with academic tracks available, leadership really supportive of resident interests and actively innovating the program based on feedback, and residents love it here." I have found all of these things to be true. The residents and faculty are so welcoming and supportive, and the opportunities to pursue whatever interests you have really do feel endless.
Ashton
Hometown: Monroe, Ohio
Undergraduate: University of Dayton
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I was blown away by my interview with OSU/NCH. After my interview, I wrote "vibes are 12/10, incredible, unmatched." The residents all seemed like best friends, leadership was so kind and supportive, and I had a gut feeling they all would would become like family to me. Turns out I could not have been more right even in the short few months I've been here.
Olivia
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergraduate: St. Olaf College
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I loved that the program had a large Med-Peds presence supported by two strong categorical programs. There are many med-peds attendings within the system and med-peds is well-respected on both sides. The people here are wonderful and I feel so incredibly supported by everyone. I also love that our continuity clinic is a combined Med-Peds clinic where we see an even split of kids and adults with social work, dieticians, and pharmacists in clinic to support our patients.
Tyler
Hometown: Galena, OH
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: It's hard to pass up on such a strong Med-Peds program like OSU/NCH. One of the best children's hospitals in the country to train it with a likewise strong IM program. Med-Peds is well respected here and has a large Med-Peds presence among attendings. Resources felt limitless here as well. The people of course are welcoming and more than willing to help you in any way you need it for personal life and career.
Kaeli
Hometown: Canton, OH
Undergraduate: The College of Wooster
Medical School: Ohio State University
Why I chose Ohio State: The med peds residents I worked with in medical school were truly some of the best and brightest people I have ever met. The vibes are great here and everyone is incredibly supportive. Columbus is also a great place I could see myself thriving in.
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Joelle
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical School
Why I chose Ohio State: Everyone was also so kind on interview day and made me feel so welcome! OSU/NCH also has large med peds presence that I was super impressed by. I have family in Columbus which sealed the deal for me!
Allie
Hometown: Bergenfield, NJ
Undergraduate: Yeshiva University
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I was really impressed by the med peds presence at OSU/NCH! At my institution med peds is a very uncommon path, so I loved seeing how integrated the program here is and how accessible mentorship is. I also loved that the year size was relatively big, and got really great vibes on interview day from the program leadership and other residents!
Sarah
Hometown: Maumee, OH
Undergraduate: Sewanee
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I just love it here and couldn't leave!!! All of the Med Peds residents and faculty I met on rotations were so kind and inspiring.
Morgan
Hometown: Toledo, OH
Undergraduate: Xavier University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I wanted a program that was equally strong on both sides and program leadership that seemed to really know their residents. During my medical school rotations at OSU and NCH, I was always impressed by the Med-Peds residents and faculty here and I kept comparing everything on the interview trail to this program.
Michela
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate: NYU
Medical School: Tulane
Why I chose Ohio State: I love the large med-peds presence and how tight knit the med-peds community is here. The patient population is also super diverse, and you get to see really interesting pathologies.
Alexa
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate: Wofford College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: Great opportunities and program and everyone seemed very welcoming on interview day!
Michael
Hometown: Port Angeles, WA
Undergraduate: Western Washington University
Medical School: Loma Linda Universitye
Why I chose Ohio State: Really great vibes on interview day!
Rohit
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Case western
Why I chose Ohio State: Loved my interview day and Columbus is like halfway between metro Detroit where my family is and Pittsburgh where my boyfriends family is.
Kade
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Texas A&M University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I loved my interviews with Dr. Rossetti and other program leadership and could tell that not only would I have every opportunity to pursue whatever I want to in Med/Peds, but my family and I would be welcomed and supported which was the most important thing to me.
Divya
Hometown: Dublin, OH
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I absolutely loved my experiences at both OSU and NCH in medical school, and had phenomenal faculty mentors and Med Peds residents whose dedication to medicine, teaching, and the careers they've built inspired me to stay for residency. Not only is the Med-Peds presence at OSU/NCH is unbeatable, but the people, the culture, and the vibes are immaculate.
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Alan
Hometown: Ft. Thomas, KY
Undergraduate: Thomas More University
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I am so excited to be taking the next step at OSU/NCH! Med-Peds spoke to me throughout medical school and everything felt perfect on the interview day here. I am interested in a little bit of everything from combined hospital medicine to primary care, and maybe even fellowship training?
Outside of medicine, I love endurance sports, particularly running and cycling, and I am always planning my next race. Soccer has a big spot in my heart, both for playing and watching my beloved FC Cincinnati (sorry Crew). I am always happy to take any and all book recommendations too!
Andrew
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate: Indiana University/University of Iowa
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I am very excited to be part of the incredible Med Peds community at OSU/NCH! This is my third stop in the Big Ten, as I was previously a diver at both Indiana University and the University of Iowa, and always look forward to beating Michigan. I am inspired to be a Med-Peds Physician as I love to care for people with complex medical conditions over the course of their life. I am interested in pursuing hospital medicine, cardiology, critical care, and many other things med-peds has to offer. When I am not in the hospital, you can find me coaching diving, everyone from 6 year olds jumping into the pool for the first time, to Olympic hopefuls!
Andrew
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: Yale University
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Why I chose Ohio State: I'm a proud Ohioan born and raised. After journeying out East followed by a pit stop in nearby Michigan, I've landed full circle back home 10 years later. I was lucky to be exposed to plenty of Med-Peds baddies during med school, who helped me see tangible ways in which IM and peds can inform one another and the unique lens lent by combined training. Although eager to explore all aspects of Med-Peds, some of my current interests include critical care, health services research, and quality improvement.
Outside of work, you're probably most likely to find me playing the violin, enjoying a long walk outdoors (preferably with dessert in hand), or checking out a new restaurant!
Emma
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate: Penn State University
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I grew up just outside of Philadelphia (go birds!) and completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies in engineering at Penn State before staying on for medical school. Med-Peds is the best fit for me because I love caring for patients across the full spectrum of age, from kids to adults, and I especially enjoy supporting adolescents as they transition into adulthood. I chose the OSU/NCH Med-Peds program because of the incredible sense of community I felt among both the residents and program leadership. After residency, I’m interested in pursuing cardiology, with a focus on adult congenital heart disease.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time at the beach, going to concerts, skiing, hiking, and unwinding while watching some truly bad reality TV.
Emmy
Hometown: Williamston, NC
Undergraduate: North Carolina State University
Medical School: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I'm originally from eastern North Carolina. I attended NC State for both undergrad and grad school, and after collge, I worked in the clinical research sphere for a few years before deciding to pursue medicine. I was introduced to the medpeds community from the very beginning of medical school, and was continuously exposed to this incredible group of physicians throughout my time. This largely inspired my career trajectory as someone who didn't want to choose between kiddos and adults! Choosing OSU/NCH for residency was the easiest decision I could have made becuase it has everything I was looking for in a program in a really fun city, along with an incredible group of residents and program leadership. I have broad interests in all that medpeds has to offer, particularly with a focus on the transitional space between pediatrics and adults. Additional academic interests include critical care and cardiology, medical education, and advocacy.
Outside of the hospital, you'll find me hanging out with my family, playing fetch with my dog, reading in a coffee shop, and keeping up with a variety of sports (particularly the NC State Wolfpack and the Carolina Hurricanes).
Evan
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I grew up in Cincinnati and attended the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) before moving to Columbus for medical school at OSU. I loved the MedPeds community here as a student, and it was hard to imagine a better fit for residency. I’m excited to continue my training in such a supportive environment and to keep learning from the mentors who inspired me to pursue MedPeds! Clinically, I’m interested in transitions of care and chronic disease management but still deciding what that’ll look like after residency.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy reading mystery/fantasy, running, making espresso, and watching Notre Dame football.
Hayley
Hometown: Mars, PA
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: So excited to be training alongside the people and within the community that made me fall in love with Med-Peds in the first place! The OSU/NCH community is kind, welcoming, and incredibly dedicated to personal and professional growth & support at two stellar institutions — I don't think any doors are closed. I’m looking forward to exploring all the possibilities within Med-Peds over the next four years, but my current interests are critical care, adult congenital cardiology, and medical education.
Outside of medicine, you’ll find me running the Olentangy trail, binge-reading a book that’s about to be returned to Libby, picking up a new creative hobby (most recently learned to crochet), or trying a new cafe or restaurant with my partner, Andy, with whom I couples matched!
Joey
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Undergraduate: University of Georgia
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I’m so excited to be moving to Columbus as the next stop in my Med-Peds journey. My path here has included a good number of moves along the way, starting initially at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) before eventually landing me in the sweetest place on Earth: Hershey, PA. Outside of medicine, I love to travel and have made it a personal goal to visit as many countries as possible, both to experience new cultures and to find new marathon races to add to my ever growing collection.
A fun fact about me is that I’m a triplet, though you probably wouldn’t guess it if you saw us together! What initially drew me to Med-Peds is its unique ability to bridge gaps in care, especially during critical transition periods. I’m particularly interested in pursuing combined adult and pediatric endocrinology, and I think Med-Peds is quite literally the best fit for me to build the skills I need to care for patients who fall into those in-between spaces of the healthcare system.
Julia
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Undergraduate: Tufts University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Why I chose Ohio State: I'm thrilled to be staying at OSU/NCH for my Med-Peds residency! When I'm not in the hospital you can find my spending time with my husband, baking a new recipe, or trying to find a new place to explore. I love traveling and have been to 27 countries so far! I'm originally from Dayton, Ohio but moved to Massachusetts for Undergrand, to Spain for a gap year, and then back to Ohio for medical school. I chose Med-Peds because I love both adult medicine and pediatrics too much to give either one up! I'm currently interested in pursuing primary care after residency, and I have a passion for increasing access to health care for underserved communities.
Kara
Hometown: Flatwoods, WV
Undergraduate: West Virginia University
Medical School: Marshall University
Why I chose Ohio State: I chose Med-Peds for the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan and build meaningful, long-term relationships. I’m interested in primary care and public health, with a focus on improving access to care in Appalachia and beyond. My background as a clinical pharmacist continues to shape how I care for patients.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy being outdoors, exploring new places, picking banjo, thrifting, and playing all sports.