2026 Match Day Reveals Incoming Department of Pediatrics Residents

The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics welcomes a diverse group of residents for its class that will graduate in 2029. The program matched all its open spots. 

These residents come from 11 states and five countries, including ten UofL medical students.

The new categorial pediatric residents include:
Bennett Barr, M.D. – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Ashley Brangers, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Mounica Chilukuri, M.D. – St. George’s University, True Blue, Grenada
Emmy Coleman, M.D. – University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Chayse Condon, D.O. – Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Suha Elzahrany, M.B.B.S. – Umm Al-Qura University Faculty of Medicine, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Faateh, M.B.B.S. – Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Sarah Fitzpatrick, M.D. – Indiana University School of Medicine
Elaina Frazier, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Cody Frederiksen, D.O. – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Carly Goben, M.D. – Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Matt Golonka, M.D. – The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Nina Grau, M.D. – The University of Louisville School of Medicine
Kailee Hixon, D.O. – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Lowe, M.D. – Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados
Shaina Magness, M.D. – The University of Louisville School of Medicine
Sam Mullins, D.O. – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jason Newman, D.O. – Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Collin Noud, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Maddy Parker, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Apeksha Reddy Pulliahgaru, M.B.B.S. – P.E.S. Institute of Medical Science and Research, Kuppam, India
Tryphena Sithu, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine
Taylor Tinsley, D.O. – Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Christian Walker, M.D. – Tulane University School of Medicine

Child Neurology filled all four of its spots, including:
Bhoomi Bagadia, M.B.B.S. – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, India 
Michael Clore, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine 
Grae McCarty, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine 
Arundhati Negi, M.B.B.S. – Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India

In addition to the Department of Pediatrics, the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics welcomed five residents, including:
Corinthia Gonzales, M.D. – Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 
Kaila Martin, M.D. – Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 
Nina O’Neil, D.O. – Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Katie Perry, M.D. – Wright State University School of Medicine
Kate Roberts, M.D. – University of Louisville School of Medicine

About the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics: The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics, part of UofL’s School of Medicine, aims to provides inclusive excellence in clinical care, medical education, pediatric research and community advocacy to meet the health-related needs of children. The faculty are researchers who explore innovation in pediatric medicine, serve on local, regional and national committees and organizations while helping set standards of care and formulate new models of treatment. They are educators, focused on training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. In addition, our faculty serves as pediatricians who provide services of Kentucky and the region through our affiliation with Norton Children's Hospital.