Our Fellows
Our fellows have the vast opportunity to develop as clinicians, researchers, and educators. Through their service time, they gain clinical exposure to a multitude of diagnoses as well as an opportunity to think critically and interact with a diverse group of subspecialists. They develop skills in central line placement, intubation, ventilator management, and extracorporeal support. Additionally, they have weekly protected time to attend their fellow education series. Our fellows become competent and credentialed to care for patients in our nationally recognized sedation unit.
Our current group of fellows is conducting research in epidemiologic study, procedural sedation, healthcare disparities, infectious disease, and medical education. It is highly encouraged that fellows complete a scholarly project in an area of significant personal interest to them that they can then carry forward after fellowship training if they so choose.
The robust clinical and scholarly training they receive at Rainbow, has allowed our graduates to practice in a multitude of settings. Most recent graduates are practicing in both large academic centers and community-based hospitals across the country. Additionally, recent trainees have pursued advanced training in cardiac critical care, infectious disease, anesthesia, palliative care, quality improvement, medical education and health services research.
4th/5th Year Class
Kelsey Kenaan, DO
- Clinical interests: pediatric anesthesia, difficult airways, transplant medicine, sedation
- Non-clinical interests: running, breweries, MSU sports, hiking
- Like about the program: The people! I love that our program is full of such supportive, collaborative people. Faculty are willing to do anything they need to help you reach your goals.
- Like about Cleveland: Honestly, people give Cleveland a bad wrap, but it really has so much to offer. Sports teams, music venues, parks, a ton of breweries, and cost of living is very reasonable. It’s easy to find something to do!
Frederick (Curtis) Sudbury, MD
Curtis is originally from Utah and did undergraduate and medical school at the University of Utah. He did residency and chief residency at Penn State Hershey where he also got a Master of Education. He is currently doing a five year combined PICU and Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship. He loves teaching and loves to explore new ways to teach clinical subjects including games and escape rooms. He loves that Rainbow Babies has let him explore his many clinical and research interests. He loves exploring the many parks and museums in and around Cleveland with his wife and two kids.
3rd Year Class
James Alsop, MD
- Hometown: St. Paul, MN
- Medical School: University of Minnesota
- Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia
- Clinical Interest: Interested in medical education and using Quality Improvement methodology and emerging technology to improve trainee development!
- Non-clinical interest: In my free time I love playing bar trivia with friends, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, and taking hikes/walks with my fiancée and our dog!
- Favorite Cleveland Spot/Activity: Jukebox for music trivia, Tina's for karaoke, Jacob's Pavilion/Blossom for outdoor concerts and Edgewater park for immaculate views of the city!
Alexandra Bryant, MD, MPH
I'm from Milwaukee, WI and have done all my education in the state so far, including residency at Children's Wisconsin. My clinical interests include ECMO utilization, traumas and toxicology, as well as injury and poisoning prevention. Academically, I've been focused on mixed-methods research to improve health equity with eventual hopes to influence policies to improve our care delivery for marginalized populations in the PICU and beyond. When not working, I'm laughing with my 6-year-old and husband while we play or run around the neighborhood with our dogs. Our program has been a great place to learn and grow along-side motivated and supportive co-fellows and attendings.
Alexandria Edwards, MD
I’m originally from North Carolina and did medical school at UNC Chapel Hill before moving to Alabama for residency at UAB. I spent a year after residency working in the emergency department at Children’s of Alabama before coming to RBC for fellowship. I have strong interests in medical simulation, including procedural simulation, mock codes, and sim as a tool to enhance resident education. Outside of the hospital I enjoy spending time with my two children, cooking and baking, and playing tennis with my husband. One of my favorite things about our program is the strong sense of camaraderie we’ve developed amongst our group of fellows (especially my co-chiefs, I love yall)!
2nd Year Class
Taylor Bono, MD
- Clinical Interest: Neuro-critical care
- Academic Interest: I am interested in using real-time epidemiologic data to guide departmental improvements within our department and educational experiences for learners
- Non-clinical interest: I love traveling and exploring new places! When I'm not at work, I enjoy playing board games and D&D with friends!
- Like about program and Cleveland: I love the culture of our program and department - there is such a supportive environment and I learn so much from our attendings! As for Cleveland, I love exploring the many antique shops and bookshops!
Jakob Evans, MD
- Clinical interest: ECMO, ARDS, TBI, congenital and non-congenital cardiac pathologies.
- Non-Clinical: Golfing, road biking, exploring local food scene.
- What I like about the program: I have been most impressed by the comradery between the attendings, fellows, nursing staff, and respiratory technicians in both the PICU and PCICU. Everyone is willing to help each other at any time and happy to do it. I love the people I work with! The environment allows for constant learning and forming personal, yet evidence-based methods of caring for critically ill children.
- What I like about Cleveland: The public metro park system here is phenomenal. There are hundreds of miles of paved biking and walking trails connected throughout the city and surroundings areas. The lakefront parks are a great place to kick back and relax. I also love the diversity of food options available throughout the city!
Emily Gibbons, MD
- Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
- Medical School: University of Toledo
- Residency: Penn State University
- Clinical Interest: Advocacy, outreach, and education primarily in the realm of cardiac arrest and prevention.
- Non-clinical interest: Spending time with my family, hiking, traveling, board games, and checking out new places to eat!
- Favorite Cleveland Spot/Activity: Hiking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
1st Year Class
Daniil Chalov
- Medical school: Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
- Residency: FSU Pediatric Residency, Pensacola, Fl
- Clinical interests: Management of medically complex patients, polytrauma
- Non-clinical interest: Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing soccer, ice skating, and traveling. I enjoy exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and staying active in my free time.
- What I like about Cleveland: I'm excited to explore Cleveland's vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and everything the city has to offer.
Jeneva Smith, MBBChB
- Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
- Residency: UMass Chan Medical School
- Clinical Interest: My main clinical interest is in acute respiratory illnesses, like pARDS and asthma.
- Non-clinical interest: Outside of work I love playing soccer, snowboarding and hiking.
- What I like about Cleveland: I'm excited to explore Cleveland's Metroparks system and Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
Shay Thambyrajah
- Hometown: I'm Shay, I grew up in Toronto for the majority of my life but have lived in 5 other countries.
- Clinical interests: asthma and TBI's
- Non-clinical interests: I love swimming, hiking and reality tv - always a good way to unplug
- What I like about the program: What really drew me to the program was the vibe I felt during the interviews, what was most important to me was finding a program where I felt safe and comfortable.