Meet the Pediatric Residency Class of 2028
Swata Alagar, M.D.
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics
Personal Interests: Cooking, running, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants
Nicole Batista, M.D.
Hometown: Davie, Florida
Medical School: Florida State University
Clinical Interests: I have a passion for general pediatric medicine and hope to be a role model for future physicians through medical education.
Personal Interests: Outside of medicine I love traveling with my family, discovering local coffee shops, being a dog mom, and practicing mindfulness in daily life.
Christina Beauford, D.O.
Hometown: Puxico, Missouri
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: I find many aspects of pediatrics rewarding, particularly the opportunity to connect with each child's unique journey and provide guidance through their various developmental stages. I am committed to mental health awareness, advocating for equitable accessible healthcare, and ensuring all my patients receive thorough, unbiased care. I also have particular interests in NICU and cardiology subspecialties.
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my dogs (Nala Jane and Ziva), my family, and friends. I enjoy the beach, discovering new restaurants or coffee spots, listening to audiobooks, and attending concerts. I’m into heavy metal, neon colors, and I can't resist the combination of dark chocolate and peanut butter!
Nia Crosby, M.D.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Clinical Interests: I have many clinical interests, and presently cannot decide on one. However, I am excited to explore different specialties throughout residency and incorporate advocacy into the path that I choose.
Personal Interests: I enjoy cooking, anything water-related, reading psychological thrillers, and spending time with friends and family.
Elizabeth Fletcher, M.D.
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Medical School: USF Morsani College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hematology-Oncology, Genetics
Personal Interests: Enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Tampa Bay - running, paddle boarding, and playing with my dog outside
Caylee Greenberg, M.D.
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: New York Medical College
Clinical Interests: Pediatric Endocrinology
Personal Interests: I love finding any excuse to whip up some baked goods or try out a new recipe for dinner! When I'm not making food, you can usually find me hanging out with my two cats, discovering a new creative activity, or out on a relaxing bike ride.
Patricia Kim, M.D.
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I'm currently interested in hospital medicine, but I'm entering residency with an open mind and look forward to exploring various specialties during my training!
Personal Interests: I enjoy art markets, watching movies, picking up new hobbies, and playing with my cat!
Morgan Lacken, M.D.
Hometown: Fredon, New Jersey
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Clinical Interests: I’m passionate about all things pediatrics, but have a special interest in hematology-oncology and advocacy.
Personal Interests: Outside of medicine, you can find me baking something sweet, adventuring outdoors, or snuggling up with my two dogs!
Lisset Sanchez, M.D.
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Neonatology is my focus these days (the NICU is incredible!), but I'm open to whatever the future holds.
Personal Interests: I’m an avid reader and love getting lost in a good book—especially sci-fi stories. I also really value quality time with my family; they’ve been a huge source of support and inspiration throughout my journey in medicine.
Megan Schaberg, D.O.
Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus (or VCOM Auburn)
Clinical Interests: General Pediatrics or Child Abuse Pediatrics
Personal Interests: Reading books on the beach, long walks, cooking for friends and family, and trying new coffee shops
Nandita Shankar, M.D.
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatric cardiology. I enjoy the academic trifecta of patient care, teaching and clinical research!
Personal Interests: Reading (mostly fiction/fantasy), traveling, Harry Potter, Classical and non-classical Indian dance (like Bharathanatyam or Bollywood), spending time with my family, and watching British TV (mostly mysteries and crime shows).
Julianna Stevenson, D.O.
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: I'm passionate about general pediatrics, with a focus on nutrition and obesity prevention. I have a personal interest in nutrition and love educating families on the importance of healthy habits to improve long-term health.
Personal Interests: When I’m not working, you can usually find me in the kitchen trying out new recipes, taking fun workout classes, hanging out with my favorite people, or off on an adventure with our dog Ducky—who definitely runs the show.