The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is proud to welcome the newest class of fellows: future leaders in pediatric medicine and research. These talented individuals officially joined the department this July. Meet the 13 new fellows with this Q&A covering everything from their favorite song this summer to what makes them feel at home in a new place.
Jessica Jindra, MD
Fellowship Program
Allergy and Immunology
Delena Ngyuyen, MD
Fellowship Program
Allergy and Immunology
Michael Nordness, MD
Fellowship Program
Allergy and Immunology
Connor Cook, MD
Fellowship Program
Pediatric Cardiology
Sampson Asala, MBChB
Fellowship Program
Pediatric Critical Care
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Bread
What is your favorite song this summer?
“Atmosphere Shift” by Phil Thompson
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
Gospel
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
Good music
Josh Brock, MD
Fellowship Program
Pediatric Critical Care
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Popcorn
What is your favorite song this summer?
“American Nights” by Zach Bryan
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
CIA history
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
My coffee makers (aeropress, French press, and Chemex)
Erin Kelleher, MD
Fellowship Program
Pediatric Critical Care
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Chicken tenders
What is your favorite song this summer?
“Blame Brett” by The Beaches
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
My favorite reality TV shows
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
My two kitties
Carlee Blakemore, MD
Fellowship Program
Hematology and Oncology
Food you could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Pizza. 100% no competition.
What is your favorite song this summer?
My daughter is very into the “Lilo and Stitch” soundtrack, so we have listed to that about 57 times. I have had “A Bar Song” by Shaboozy on repeat (I know it’s from last year, but I’m usually pretty late to the music party).
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
Marine invertebrates, and maybe also some marine vertebrates
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
I love to entertain and am happiest when my house is full of people. Any time I move to a new place or a new job, I love to have gatherings at my house to cook for my new friends.
Marissa Cepress (McChesney), MD
Fellowship Program
Hematology and Oncology
Jessica Bethel, MD
Fellowship Program
Hospital Medicine
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
I love all kinds of cheese. Definitely a blessing to have come from Wisconsin for training.
What is your favorite song this summer?
“DtMF” by Bad Bunny
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
National parks, especially Yosemite
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
Kind, welcoming people
Leah Frater-Rubsam, PhD
Fellowship Program
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics
What is your favorite song this summer?
“Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
Making Temari, Japanese thread balls
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
Morning coffee
Narmin Javadova, MD
Fellowship Program
Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Ice cream
What is your favorite song this summer?
Any classical music
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
Wellness
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
Cup of tea and my laptop
Somi Singh, DO
Fellowship Program
Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Ramen
What is your favorite song this summer?
“Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and Sza
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
My dog
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
Plants
Anupa Shrethsa, MBBS
Fellowship Program
Endocrinology and Diabetes
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Rice, pulses, vegetables, and meat
What is your favorite song this summer?
Nepali song
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
Nepal and first day at Wisconsin
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
With my husband and homely environment
Matthew Waldrop, MD
Fellowship Program
Primary Care Sports Medicine
What food could you eat every day and never get tired of?
Olive Garden
What is your favorite song this summer?
“Hard to Explain” by the Strokes
If you had to give a 10-minute presentation about a non-medical topic, what would it be about?
The variety and number of baseball caps I’ve collected.
What is one thing that instantly makes you feel at home in a new place?
My dog, Lambeau