New fellows join University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics

19 Fellows come from programs all over the world, including five from University of Louisville 

The University of Louisville (UofL) Department of Pediatrics will be welcoming in 19 new fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. 

This year’s fellow class features graduates from 15 different medical schools and 11 different residency programs furthering their training across eight different subspecialities. 

“We’re excited to welcome this exceptional group of incoming fellows,” said Director of Pediatric Fellowships Dr. Erin Owen. “Their dedication and expertise will strengthen our programs and improve care for the children and families we serve. We look forward to supporting their journey.”

The full list of fellows and their previous programs include:

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows
Melissa Arabadjief, MD
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville General Psychiatry Residency Program

Amanda Sekijima, MD
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville General Psychiatry Residency Program

Marvi Buridi, MD
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Central Michigan University Psychiatry Residency Program

Pediatric Cardiology Fellow
Richard Ulangca, MD 
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Residency: Advent Health for Children Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellows
Taylor Kavanaugh, DO  
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Dylan Vish, MD
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows
Tabatha Alrayes, DO
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Authority Health Pediatric Residency Program

Adriana Candelaria Jimenez, MD
Medical School: San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Residency: University of Puerto Rico Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Rea Cleland, MD 
Medical School: The University of Queensland Medical School
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center Pediatric Residency Program

Daniel Higgins, DO
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Oklahoma State University Pediatric Residency Program

Trace Kimler, DO
Medical School: Meharry Medical College 
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow
Riordan Ledgerwood, MD
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: National Capitol Consortium Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellows
Anil Shrestha, MBBS
Medical School: Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences

Sabrina Rainey, MD
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: Indiana University Internal Medicine and Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellow
Kyle McQuaide, MD 
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellow
Abby Gellert, MD
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Ryan Morales, DO
Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Louisville Pediatric Residency Program

Alyssa Saugstad, DO
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Phoenix Children's Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Pulmonology Fellow
Ranya Baddourah, MBBS
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty 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 provide 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.