UTMB Health Pediatrics

 

Texas Pediatric Society
The Texas Pediatric Society, the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, believes that the most important resource of the State of Texas is its children, and pledges its efforts to promote their health and welfare. The goal of the Society is that all children in the State attain their full potential for physical, emotional, and social health.

Pediatrics by the Gulf
Annual UTMB sponsored conference

UTMB Health Pediatrics

 
Dr. Amber HairfieldAmber Hairfield DO
Program Director
Chair, Grad. Med. Ed. Comm.
amhairfi@UTMB.EDU
Rodriguez-LienElizabeth Rodriguez Lien MD
Associate Program Director
earodrig@utmb.edu
Rodriguez-LienMonica Huff MD
Associate Program Director
mlhuff@utmb.edu
Christy L Humphry class=Christy L Humphrey
Residency Program Manager
(409) 747-0534
clhumphr@utmb.edu
Falon Bell=Falon R Bell
Pediatric Residency Coordinator
(409) 772-1207
Frbell@UTMB.edu

Resident Scholarly Activities Past Projects

2024 Resident Research Poster Session
33rd Annual Resident Research Forum, 2024

ResidentFaculty SponsorName of Project
Al-Omari, LujainCastillo Improving the Handoff Process among Pediatric Residents-QI Project
Aly, MuhammadJiwaniDiagnosis of BPD associated Pulmonary Hypertension Using Traditional and Functional ECHO in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants
Bates, TambreinJain Tension Pulmonary Interstitial Emphysema in a Premature Infant
Hunt, BaileyRadhakrishnan Luc's Abscess: The General Pediatric Perspective
Iqbal, UzmaCaruso Retrospective Chart Review Comparing Clinical Efficacy of Mesh versus Jet Nebulizers for Respiratory Distress in a Pediatric Emergency Department Population
Makhdoom, AreebaJainBiochemical screening for bronchopulmonary dysplasia associated pulmonary hypertension in preterm infants.
Mathew, AnilaPetersonOpen Your Eyes to EBV-associated Facial Nerve Palsy
Merugumala, Praveen DevLee Adverse Height Effects of Stimulant Medication Therapy on Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Literature Review
Powell, SydneyHuff Improving Maternal Stress in a Level IV NICU
Rastegarlari, TandisGoodwin Factors Affecting the Transition Readiness of Patients with IBD from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare
Suggs, MeredithCooney Enhancing Trainee Education in Medical Genetics Rotations: Exploring the Efficacy of Video-Based Learning Modalities for Core Genetics Concepts
Vo, Hung "Alex"Fonseca A Case of VACTERL Association
Zou, CindyHuff Use of Humidified Isolette in Premature infants in the NICU

2023 Resident Research Poster Session
32nd Annual Resident Research Forum, 2023

ResidentMentorProject
Acevedo , Joanne Rupp Assessing parental willingness to vaccinate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine
Ali, Sara Ray The Role of Telemedicine in Genetic Counseling: Assessing Patient Perception and Satisfaction 
Jiang, He "Helen" Castillo A rare case of Lemierre syndrome caused by S. aureus in a six-month old
Kanaby, Paul Radhakrishnan A Pediatric Presentation of Ulcerative Colitis in an Adult Patient
Polson, Tera O'Donohoe MIS-C in the Setting of Acute Appendicitis
Mahesh, Cynthia Covington Pleural effusions poses PICC problems
Nandolia, Sara Goodwin IBD & Me! Dietary Restrictions in IBD and their Affects on Quality of Life in Pediatric Patients
Nathani, Pareesa San Andres COVID-19 Parotitis, A Case Report
Nguyen, Jennifer Huff A Case of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in a Neonate After Treatment with Diazoxide
Patel, Reshma Dawlett A Rare Case of Colonic Volvulus in a Term Infant with Trisomy 21
Spears, Samantha Lien A Case of Lactobacillus Pyelonephritis in an Immunocompetent Neonate 
Vidal, Katherine Lee GH 1 c.291+34G>C in a Growth Hormone Deficient Pedigree

2022 Resident Research Poster Session
31th Annual Resident Research Forum, 2022

ResidentMentorProject
Fiona AdameRichard RuppGastric Lactobezoar in an Infant with Cri-du-chat Syndrome
Alexis Canlas Maria San AndresTerm Two-Week Old Male with Tachypnea: Congenital Lobar Emphysema.  Case Report
Ann ChackoMonica HuffA Rare Case of Bladder Exstrophy in a Neonate
Maureen ChavezElizabeth Rodriguez LienMIS-C or MISSED? A Case Series Report on MIS-C in the UTMB Pediatric Department
Alexandra HalloranRafael FonsecaRare Case of Syndromic Multi-suture Craniosynostosis
Gauri KulkarniDavid LindsayImpulse Oscillometry as Predictor of Asthma exacerbation resulting in Emergency Room/Urgent Care visits or Hospitalization: A Retrospective Study.
Mohammad MehdiSunil Jain Safety, efficacy, and dosing of enteral L-citrulline supplementation in preterm infants. A randomized controlled trial.
Rasaq OlaosebikanLemuel Aigbivbalu The Predictors of Readmission or Death in Children with Cerebral Malaria and Severe Malaria Anemia.
Kyle SheltonNatalie RoyerMaternal Mastitis as a Risk Factor for Neonatal Parotitis
Adam StranbergAmy GonzalezUtilizing Risk Stratification to Optimize Outcomes for Neonates Admitted with Hyperbilirubinemia for Phototherapy

2021 Resident Research Poster Session
30th Annual Resident Research Forum, 2021

ResidentMentorProject
Alisha AdhikariAndrea GlaserCan Motivational Interviewing Improve Adolescent Weight Loss Clinic Attendance? 
Ebelosele AigbivbaluRafael FonsecaAppropriate Treatment of URIs: Analyzing using the UTMB MIPS Score
Numra AleemDiana NguyenEvaluation of Safety and Effectiveness of a Neonatal Sepsis Calculator in the Management of Early Onset Sepsis (TPS Honorable Mention)
Snigdha BhatiaSunil JainUse of diuretics in BPD increases the risk of metabolic bone disease in preterm infants (TPS First Place)
Kevin ChackoMelissa Smith-PhillipsImproving counseling about media use in children 6 months to 5 years at well child visits 
Keithlee DolintaRafael FonsecaRetrospective study on clinical outcomes of neonates with gastroschisis repair in the operative room versus the neonatal intensive care unit
Karunya JayasimhaAkila MuthukumarPersistent Hyperbilirubinemia in an Adolescent Male with Hereditary Spherocytosis and Homozygous UGT1A1(TA)7/(TA)7 Mutation
Aammar KhanRichard RuppA Cell Phone Based Intervention for Improving Resident Knowledge about STIs
Sara MedskerBeth AuslanderResident Knowledge and Comfort with AAP Recommendations on Social Media Use in Adolescents
Amber NgHannah O'DonohoeDo Caregiver Name Tags Help Improve Caregiver Satisfaction in the Pediatric Clinic?
Wesam SourourElizabeth Rodriguez LienThe Association Between Prolonged Antibiotic Use in Culture Negative Infants and Length of Hospital Stay and Total Hospital Costs
Murad AlmasriAmy GonzalezBrain Tissue in The Tongue

2020 Resident Research Poster Session
29th Annual Resident Research Forum


Resident Mentor Project
Mikala Anderson Diana Nguyen 12 Year Old with Fever and Rash by the Texas Gulf
Kalyn M. Collard David McCormick A Nutritional Comparison Between Cow's Milk and Alternative Milk Products
Marianelly Fernandez Akila Muthukumar Venous thromboembolism due to Antiphospholipid Syndrome in children - Case Report and Literature Review
Mary Elizabeth Gomez Andrea Glaser Age at Onset of Obesity and Abnormal LFTs
Désirée Jones-Rubin Patricia Beach Assessing Vulnerability Factors of Children at UTMB Foster Care Clinics in Galveston County
Varun D. Modi - Second Ashraf Aly Normal Ranges of Troponin T and NTproBNP levels in Premature Infants within First 5 days of Life
Aisha Q. Mohammed Shivaiah Balachandra Etiology of Hypertension and its Association with Obesity in the Pediatric Population
Charles M. Mullins - First Marie Dawlett Impact of Hospital Transfer and Timing of Surfactant Delivery on NICU Length of Stay
Tuan Q. Tran - Third Michael Malloy Neonatal outcomes are based on nutritional supplementation of formula and human breastmilk with fortifiers.
Van D. Truong Christine Murphy Barriers for Pediatric Residents to Caring for Children with Medical Complexity
Breana L. Uzeta Monica Huff  Neonate with Single Perineal Opening

2019 Resident Research Poster Session
28th Annual Resident Research Forum

ResidentMentorProject
Cherney, Krystal - FirstLemuel AigbivbaluDiagnosis and Management of Febrile UTI's in Infants and Children Ages 2-24 Months in the UTMB Emergency Department
Cummings, KristynMarcela NavarroComparison of Pediatric and Family Medicine Physicians in Their Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Screening for Adverse Childhood Events
Franco Fuenmayor, MariaRafael FonsecaPostnatal Nutrition in ELBW and VLBW Premature Infants and Associated Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Garcia, MarleneKaren SmithAssessment of Bullying in Middle School Students: A View During Well Child Visits
Ginnard, OliviaSunil JainEvaluation of Metabolic Bone Disease in Preterm Infants with Intrauterine Growth-Restriction
Maerzacker, SandraElizabeth Rodriguez-LienMycoplasma Pneumoniae as Cause of Acute Vulvar Ulceration in the Absence of Pulmonary Involvement
McNeil, RaquelDavid McCormickEvaluating a Breastfeeding Intervention to Prevent Infant Obesity at UTMB
Naeem, Buria - SecondSunil JainUrinary NT-proBNP as a Potential Non-Invasive Biomarker for Screening of Pulmonary Hypertension in Preterm Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Nelson, JacobRichard RuppThe Power of Podcast - Making Downtime More Effective
Poonawala, FarahElizabeth Rodriguez-LienBaby Friendly Designation: Does it Vreate More Confident or Competent Pediatric Residents?
Qasim, AmnaSunil JainAntenatal Magnesium Sulfate Exposure and Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Premature Infants
Varghese, LincyAkila Muthukumar Acute Flaccid Myelitis

2018 Resident Research Poster Session
27th Annual Resident Research Forum

ResidentMentorProject
Aldape, ClarissaAndrea GlaserPathologic Aerophagia in Rett Syndrome
Anderson, ChristiannaSunil JainBreast Milk Jaundice in a Preterm Neonate
Bassal, FrederickPamela LupoOphthalmoplegia and Unsteady Gait in an 11-Year-Old Boy
Hanke, JenniferDavid McCormickDoes Computer Use in Outpatient Setting Intefere with the Doctor-Patient Interaction?
Johnson, Chelsea - FirstRafael FonsecaRecurrence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Premature Infant on an Exclusive Human Milk Diet
Kachouei, Benham The Flu Enda with 'U'! An Attempt to Analyze and Optimize Flu Coverage at UTMB
Mitchell, LoriMelissa Smith-PhillipsEffectiveness of Well Child Visit Discussion on Caregiver Perception of Child Weight Status and Motivation for Recommended Lifestyle Changes
Nguyen, Ha - SecondMelissa Smith-PhillipsThe Effect of a Single Order Prompt on Isolation Precaution Rates
Phadke, OmkarAshraf AlyFetal Diagnosis of Familial Interrupted IVC with Azygos Continuation
Ramsey, TarynJoseph RayImproving Resident Knowledge of Genetic Testing at UTMB Through Creation of a Standardized Guideline
Royer, NatalieElizabeth Rodriguez-LienCar Safety Seat Education for Residents
Sommerhalder, SavannahLemuel AigbivbaluThe Active Implementation of the Early Peanut Product Introduction Guidelines

2017 Resident Research Poster Session
26th Annual Resident Research Forum


ResidentMentorTitle
Abraham, StaceyKaren ShattuckThe Incidence of Superior Labial Frenulum (Maxillary Lip-Tie) and its Association with Breastfeeding Difficulties
Bhargava, Vidit - SecondSunil JainTranscutaneous Bilirubin Estimation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonates Receiving Phototherapy
Dasgupta, Soham - FirstAshraf AlyNTProBNP as a Surrogate Biomarker for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension in Premature Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Finke, MeaganJoseph RayA Case Report of Progressive Ataxia and Neurodegeneration Secondary to Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 35
Lawal, Bilikisu AshleyLane ShirleyBreaking Barriers in Patients with Limited English Proficiency - A QI Project
Mahajan, VasudhaJanak PatelPresentations of and Testing Practices for Congenital CMV at UTMB
O'Donohoe, HannahPatricia BeachWhat do Pediatric Caregivers Want to Be Called?
Olaloye, OluwabunmiRafael FonsecaAreosolized Epoprostenolas an Adjuvant in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Due to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Patel, PoojaAkila Muthukumar Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis with Severe Thrombocytosis in a Newborn
Pierce, MatthewRalph NobleThe Joyful Doc: A Wellness Initiative
Propst, MatthewKelly CarmichaelPrevalence of Musculoskeletal Conditions in Tennis Teaching Professionals

 

2016 Resident Research Poster Session
25th Annual Resident Research Forum

ResidentMentorProject
Ahmad Abu SulbAkila Muthukumar Incidental Findings of a Large Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma in an Adolescent Female withMenorrhagia
Rawan Al-NajjarRafael FonsecaKlippel-Trenaunay Syndrome – A Case Report
Shreyas Arya - FirstSunil JainEffects of Fetal Placental Insufficiency on the Outcome of ELBW Infants
Priyanka AsraniAshraf AlyThe Role of High Sensitivity Troponin T in Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a Very Low Birth Weight Infant
John CoonRavi RadhakrishnanInsurance Type Adversely Affects Mortality in Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Koshy GeorgeJanak PatelStudy of Elite HIV Viral Controllers in Pregnancy
Amy GonzalezCara GearyConjugated Hyperbilirubinemia in Premature Infants with Birthweights Less Than the Third Percentile
Nora KabilTerumi Midoro-HoriutiAssociation of Age at Menarche with Body Mass Index, Age of Asthma Onset, and Asthma Severity
David LindsayAshraf AlyA Case of Adolescent Chest Pains and the Value of Troponin Levels in the Adolescent Population
Prisculla MartinezRichard RuppBeliefs Associated with Parental Influenza Vaccination Acceptance and Refusal in Community Based Clinics
Shajeer NoorudeenAkila MuthukumarParatesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mitali Sahni - SecondKaren ShattuckSerial CBC’s to Predict Infection in Healthy Newborns with Maternal Chorioamnionitis (MC)