Meet the residents from the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Pediatric Residency Program.
Corina Iragorry Dominguez, M.D.
Home Town:
Venezuela, living in Miami since 2017
Medical School:
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Clinical Interests:
Currently trying to learn as much as I can in each rotation to find out what I want to do next.
Personal Interests:
Outdoor activities, running, gardening, going to the beach and spending time with my family.
Jennifer Ferrante, M.D.
Home Town:
Long Beach, New York
Medical School:
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
There are many fields I am excited to explore, such as adolescent medicine, endocrinology, general pediatrics, genetics, palliative care, and more! I also have interests in narrative medicine, medical education, advocacy, mentorship and resident wellness. I look forward to forming longitudinal relationships with patients and their families, and am excited to see what the future holds in terms of my career development.
Personal Interests:
Finding the best spots to enjoy coffee, exploring St. Petersburg, spending time in nature, gardening, reading, hanging out with my husband and friends, and playing with my four pet tortoises!
Audrey Hughes, M.D.
Home Town:
Atlanta, Georgia
Medical School:
USF Health, Morsani College of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
I am interested in NICU/PICU and other high acuity and/or complex care patients. Mental health in children is also a topic near and dear to my heart.
Personal Interests:
I love spending quality time with family and friends, especially my son and dog! I am an adventure lover and look forward to traveling the world one destination at a time. I also adore hot yoga and other physical activities that help with mental and physical well-being.
Nadaa Kemmou, M.D.
Home Town:
Phoenix
Medical School:
University of Utah School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
Hospitalist medicine, General pediatrics, Endocrinology, and Oncology.
Personal Interests:
I love incorporating physical activity into my daily life with group fitness classes such as barre,Pilates and HIIT. I also enjoy cooking and taking long walks by the beach or the beautiful St. Petersburg Pier. I am big on traveling as often as possible to visit my family in Morocco or explore new areas of the world!
Alexa Magner, M.D.
Home Town:
Dayton, Ohio
Medical School:
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
GI, outpatient clinic, adolescent medicine.
Personal Interests:
Traveling, fitness, and concerts.
Tian Mauer, M.D.
Home Town:
Far Hills, New Jersey
Medical School:
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
Neonatology and Gastroenterology.
Personal Interests:
Tennis, skiing, sailing, and yoga.
Braidy Megeff, M.D.
Home Town:
Mahomet, IL
Medical School:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
I love primary care and getting to watch kids reach their milestones in clinic! I am keeping an open mind for now, but I can definitely see myself pursuing general peds. Side note - I also have a dream of becoming Botox certified, which I think my patients' parents (and coresidents) would love!
Personal Interests:
When I'm not at work you can find me running at Vinoy Park, drinking wine, singing karaoke, rescuing animals, or baking brownies. I am also obsessed with pineapples, Harry Potter, and my ridiculously perfect kitty, Edna.
Samantha Melo, M.D.
Home Town:
Tampa, Florida
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
So many! Currently, I am undecided, but I love hospital-based medicine and imagine myself primarily in the inpatient setting. I look forward to trying new rotations and am keeping an open mind. I am additionally interested in advocacy and medical ethics.
Personal Interests:
I love being outdoors, especially on the water! I spend most weekends out on the boat or exploring the St. Petersburg food scene with friends. I am also passionate about wellness and all things group fitness. I was previously an indoor cycling instructor and it is still one of my very favorite things, second to our puppy, Beans!
Connor Murray, M.D.
Home Town:
Born in Cincinnati, grew up in Singapore
Medical School:
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Sports Medicine.
Personal Interests:
Playing almost any sport. Watching soccer or rugby. Books by Terry Pratchett. Absolutely love to travel, hike, camp and eat Indian foods.
Cady Rodney, M.D.
Home Town:
St. John's, Antigua & Barbuda
Medical School:
American University of Antigua
Clinical Interests:
Hem/Onc, Global Health, Medical Education, and Gen Peds. The list is extensive and will probably become even more so as I progress through residency. I plan to remain engaged in some form of community outreach and will keep an open mind to all specialties until I find the right fit.
Personal Interests:
Baking, candle making (scents that smell like baked goods), reading thought provoking novels, watching movies, bingeing shows and travelling, and concerts and karaoke.
Signe Thorpe, M.D.
Home Town:
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Medical School:
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Clinical Interests:
Blood disorders, oncology, complex care patients and holistic patient care.
Personal Interests:
International travel, distance running, and event planning.
Benjamin Waletzko, M.D.
Home Town:
Zimmerman, Minnesota
Medical School:
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Clinical Interests:
I’ve really enjoyed working for a NICU and the pediatric hospitalist service in the past but am open to finding something else I love more!
Personal Interests:
Beach volleyball, paddle boarding, strong coffee, large burritos, and hammock naps.
