Meet the Pediatric Residency Class of 2029
Yani Arbona, M.D.
Hometown: Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela
Medical School: Universidad del Zulia, School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I am passionate about pediatrics, with a focus on preventive care and patient and family education, which is why I enjoy the continuity of general pediatrics. I also have an interest in advocacy as well as teaching. I am open to exploring subspecialties such as hospital medicine, allergy & immunology, and even dermatology. I am always striving to create a supportive and compassionate environment for my patients and their families. I believe every child deserves to be cared for with both excellence and love.
Personal Interests: Outside of medicine, I love spending time in nature and staying active, working out and especially dancing. I also enjoy trying new foods and exploring restaurants. I deeply value quality time with my family and friends, and my faith is an important part of my life. I believe in nurturing not only physical health, but also emotional and spiritual well-being.
Kaylin Arpaia, M.D.
Hometown: Southlake, Texas
Medical School: The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: NICU and infectious disease
Personal Interests: Baking, reading, exercising, singing
Amanda Bahgat, M.D.
Hometown: Fredonia, New York
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Interests: Primary care with a focus on prevention and mental health integration, social determinants of health and health disparities, trauma-informed care and adverse childhood experiences, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration and medical education.
Personal Interests: Gymnastics, Pilates, yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Irielle Duncan, M.D.
Hometown: Brookhaven, Georgia
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics, emergency medicine, NICU
Personal Interests: Pageantry, podcasts, outdoor walking
Amaya Farr, M.D.
Hometown: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics, hospital medicine, advocacy
Personal Interests: I love to run, cook & bake, and do yoga—and everything is better with my rescue dog by my side!
Tyler Hull, D.O.
Hometown: Sycamore, Illinois
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine- Bradenton
Clinical Interests: Medical education, pediatric emergency medicine, preventative medicine, medical policy
Personal Interests: Triathlons, baking, Miami Dolphins Football, University of Illinois Athletics, young adult novels (especially Rick Riordan!)
Widad Labban, M.D.
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University KPCOM
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics at the moment, but I'm keeping an open mind! I’m excited to see where residency takes me and hope to incorporate advocacy and community health initiatives wherever I end up!
Personal Interests: Crocheting, painting, needlepointing, beach days; exploring new cafés, markets, and fun spots around town with family & friends.
Fabiola Morales Tirado, M.D.
Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe
Clinical Interests: I am very interested in autoimmune diseases so I'm looking into rheumatology or allergy/immunology fellowship!
Personal Interests: I enjoy Pilates, reading, and getting creative through drawing and junk journaling. I’ll also take any chance I can get to be by the beach!
Sarah Muir, M.D.
Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
Medical School: The University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Pediatric dermatology, pediatric allergy & immunology
Personal Interests: Singing, reading books, arts & crafts
Debbie Reinoso Rios, M.D.
Hometown: Valrico, Florida
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I am interested in general pediatrics or hospitalist medicine, but excited to learn more about all pediatric subspecialties during residency!
Personal Interests: I enjoy reading books, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends.
Emily Sosa, M.D.
Hometown: Miami, FL
Medical School: Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I’m keeping an open mind as I begin residency and am excited to explore different areas within pediatrics! I’m interested in general pediatrics and community health, and I’m also considering emergency medicine and neonatology.
Personal Interests: I love hosting and bringing people together, spending time with friends and family, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops. I also enjoy listening to podcasts, and on my days off, you can usually find me walking by the water or enjoying a beach day.
Catherine Xie, M.D.
Hometown: Plano, Texas
Medical School: UT Health San Antonio
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics
Personal Interests: Painting, reading, spending time with my cats and board games.