University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Match 100% of its 2026 resident class into fellowship programs

March 24, 2026

(LOUISVILLE, Ky) – The University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM) Department of Pediatrics matched 100% of its 2026 resident class into some of the top fellowship programs across the country. A total of 15 residents placed in eight programs, including pediatric cardiology, emergency medicine, epilepsy, infectious disease, hematology and oncology, critical care, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, neonatology and perinatal medicine, and adult cardiology. Six residents will continue their careers at ULSOM. 

 

The 2026 placements include: 

Adult Cardiology 
Mia Power – The Christ Hospital (Cincinnati) 

 

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 
Elizabeth Armenis – ULSOM 

 

Neonatology and Perinatal Medicine 
Sarah Williams – ULSOM 

 

Pediatric Cardiology 
Ibrahim Kahn – Medical College of Wisconsin 
Megan Bath – Washington University 
Noah Thackeray – ULSOM 
Toph Knutson – Children’s Mercy – Kansas City 

 

Pediatric Critical Care 
Kendra Haas – ULSOM 

 

Pediatric Emergency Medicine 
Sarah McQuaide – ULSOM 

 

Pediatric Epilepsy 

Keerthana Bathala – ULSOM 

 

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 
Alyssa Alfaro – Baylor College of Medicine – San Antonio 

Rebecca Hrit – University of Utah 

Julia Stitely-Moore 

 

Pediatric Infectious Disease 
Lucia Puga Sanchez – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 

 

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. For more information, visit the department website

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