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91ɫƵ Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program

The 91ɫƵ Adolescent Medicine Fellowship is an ACGME accredited three-year program open to physicians trained in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Our fellows train with experts in Adolescent Medicine as well as Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, as well as specialists in Psychiatry, Psychology, Sports Medicine, Endocrinology, Toxicology, Child Advocacy, and a variety of other fields. Upon successful completion of fellowship, candidates are eligible to take the Adolescent Medicine Boards Exam. Our graduates have gone on to pursue academic careers at institutions across the United States, as well as internationally.

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Welcome from our Program Leadership

Program Director Message
M. Susan Jay, MD

We are delighted that you are considering 91ɫƵ for your training. Our program is a jewel in the Midwest, and we look forward to having you visit in the future.

We are committed to developing leaders in Adolescent Medicine who graduate with strong clinical and educational skills. 91ɫƵ Adolescent Medicine is nationally recognized clinically with Best Doctor awards yearly and indeed we are proud to have trained academicians presently leading programs throughout the country and internationally. Our senior faculty have held leadership positions in Adolescent Medicine, and we are committed to mentoring our fellows in their educational and research pursuits.

Our team of faculty includes Adolescent Medicine specialists as well as Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologists, which allows us to offer expanded training in LARC placement. Our curriculum offers flexibility to pursue clinical experience in areas of special interest. This affords fellows an optimal learning experience as they transition into their practice in the field of Adolescent Health and Medicine.

Please look at our most precious resource – our fellows – listed below.

Associate Program Director Message
Jen Makrides, MD, MA, MHS

We are thrilled you are joining the Adolescent Medicine community and considering us to be your “home” as you build a national – or international – network of colleagues in the field.

We offer fellows a diversity of clinical training opportunities in a range of settings. Additionally, we work with each of our trainees to develop specialized clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities to meet their personal career goals. I meet with each fellow before they start to identify specialized interests – both clinical and academic – so we can personalize their schedule and prioritize key learning opportunities. For some, this has included Clinician Educator training through the 91ɫƵ Kern institute; tailored clinical electives; taking on a leadership role in resident education; networking with research mentors; or identifying extra-institutional learning opportunities of interest.

Recognizing that the community of Adolescent Medicine is broader than one discipline or one institution, we aim for our fellows to develop a national and international network before graduation. Through our multi-institutional learning consortium (FAMLI), the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other professional associations, our fellows build the foundation for lifelong learning, scholarship and partnerships.

Meet our Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program Director

Susan Jay, MD, is a professor and the director of the Adolescent Medicine fellowship program at 91ɫƵ in Milwaukee.

Meet our Adolescent Medicine EDO Medical Director

Margaret Thew, DNP, is the Medical Director for Eating Disorders at 91ɫƵ in Milwaukee.

As a fellow, you will...

  • Work with skilled Adolescent Medicine faculty and other subspecialists to master the clinical skills you need to care for adolescents and young adults. These include: Primary Care, Eating Disorders, Gynecological disorders, LARC placement and removal, Mental and Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, Sport Medicine, College Health, and more. Interested fellows may have opportunities to care for at-risk youth, trafficked youth and gender diverse youth. Additionally, program leadership is supportive of expanding elective offerings in areas relevant to Adolescent Health and Medicine.
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team of providers including physicians, advanced practice providers, RNs, MAs, social workers, psychologists, dieticians and others.
  • Work with a diverse patient population and gain cultural competency skills.
  • Build a continuity panel as the primary provider for patients under the guidance of an expert provider.
  • Work with faculty mentors to develop a well-rounded and unique scholarly project for publication and presentation at a national conference.
  • Educate residents and medical students that rotate through the specialty clinics.
  • Lead and participate in didactic education.

About Our Program

The Division of Adolescent Medicine offers a 3-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program. Our fellows have dedicated time for clinical learning in the outpatient and inpatient settings, and scholarly time that includes didactics, research and QI work. The ratio of various training time evolves over the three years to support the development of strong clinical knowledge while building research and scholarship skills for an academic medical career.

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First Year

The first year of training for subspecialty fellows will focus primarily on the development of clinical skills. Subspecialty fellows provide ambulatory care in multiple settings, including the Children’s Wisconsin Subspecialty Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Midtown Clinic (primary care for AYA), the Juvenile Detention Center and College Health. They also complete focused electives such as Child Advocacy, Toxicology, Sports Medicine and Psychiatry. Additionally, fellows provide inpatient care as part of our consult service at Children’s Wisconsin and provide subspecialty guidance to providers in the community via phone.

Fellows will participate in clinical conferences, including formal didactics, resident teaching and journal clubs. Our program participates in FAMLI, a multi-institute fellow curriculum strategically designed to broaden trainees’ clinical competencies and align with objectives for the Adolescent Medicine Boards.

The 91ɫƵ Joint Fellowship Curriculum is an interdisciplinary 3-year curriculum that connects Adolescent Medicine fellows with their colleagues across pediatrics to further develop their skills in the six core competencies of Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Patient care, and Practice-based Learning and Improvement.

First year fellows are encouraged to participate in the Quality Improvement and Safety Elective to support development of a QI project early in their training.

During their first year, subspecialty fellows will begin to develop their research projects and identify members of their Scholarly Oversight Committees. The goal is that subspecialty fellows will have developed a well-defined research question by the end of their first year. They will have the option of presenting a poster on their research design at the annual Pediatric Fellowship Poster Session in April.

Second Year

Second-year fellows continue to advance their clinical training while expanding their research focus. In addition to ambulatory clinics and consult service, fellows will continue to explore additional electives. Fellows on consult service take a larger role in running rounds and mentoring pediatric and med-peds residents. Additional time in the second year is devoted to scholarly pursuits. By the end of this year fellows should have completed data collection and preliminary analysis, so the third year can be dedicated to drafting and publishing.

Third Year

The third-year fellow continues to advance their autonomy and supervisory skills, both clinically and through the education of other trainees. They continue to advance their scholarly activity through presentations and publications.

Pediatric Joint Fellowship Curriculum
The Joint Fellowship Curriculum (JFC) at the 91ɫƵ is a series of longitudinal educational experiences designed to cover topics required for all pediatric fellows. While specialty-specific education is covered within each section, the JFC endeavors to cover the remainder of topics that are common to all fellowship trainees. Fellows not only gain insight on these topics from campus-wide experts, but also do so in a collaborative learning environment with their same level fellow peers from across the pediatric enterprise. Fellows meet colleagues from across different pediatric subspecialties and collaborate on this endeavor.

Learn about our curriculum

A Day in the Life of a Fellow

Each week an Adolescent Medicine fellow’s time is divided between scholarly activities, clinical duties, and performing consultations on the inpatient service.

Scholarly Activities
Scholarly time should be used to develop and complete a clinical research activity and quality improvement initiative. As fellows progress through the program, additional scholarly time will be allotted in increasing increments to facilitate completion of the fellow’s scholarly project and QI endeavors.

Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend and/or present at local and national conferences such as the , the , the , , and the .

Taking Call
Typically, fellows take call for the Adolescent specialty clinics and as part of our in-patient consult service at Children’s Wisconsin in 1-week blocks on a rotating basis. Common consultation requests include the management of Eating Disorders, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Contraceptive Counseling and Initiation, and Fertility Preservation, among others.

Receiving Feedback
Fellows are encouraged to seek feedback on a regular basis from faculty. The Clinical Competency Committee provides formal constructive feedback semi-annually with respect to their achievement of the ACGME milestones. Fellows are encouraged to provide feedback about the program at these sessions as well. Our department is committed to creating learning opportunities that optimize our fellows’ professional growth.

Opportunities to Teach and Learn
In addition to clinical responsibilities, all fellows will have the opportunity to refine their teaching skills as they work with learners at all levels of medical training. Fellows regularly lead didactics for the residents and lead journal clubs and case reports for our interdisciplinary section. Fellows also assist with providing noon conferences and assistance in board preparation to the 91ɫƵ Affiliated Hospitals residents. In addition to Adolescent-specific conferences, fellows are expected to attend weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds and Professor Rounds. Additional research, Quality Improvement and educational conferences are strongly encouraged.

Thoughts from Our Fellows

"I’m extremely grateful for my training at 91ɫƵ! I graduated well-prepared to take care of teens."
Kelly Curran, 2014 Graduate
Chief of Adolescent Medicine at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

"I chose to do fellowship at 91ɫƵ because it was close to home, has 4 seasons (for the most part) and the culture. I get to not only work with a diverse team but a very diverse patient population which is what I have always wanted since medical school. 91ɫƵ is a big advocate for education and research development and it gives me the support I need to get them off the ground."
Sinduja Lakkunarajah, 2022 Graduate

"91ɫƵ is close to home for me, but ultimately I chose to come here for the second-to-none GYN experience and excellent community-based training opportunities. Neither of these disappointed! I also found natural, meaningful partnerships across other divisions like heme/onc, endocrine, and hospital medicine- people are excited to work with adolescent medicine here, and this has really filled my cup. I have also found Children’s Wisconsin to be the perfect blend of safety net hospital and major tertiary care center.

I’m a big Milwaukee fan. In summer and fall, it’s perfect. I swim in, paddle in, or run along Lake Michigan almost every day and frequent farmers markets/beer gardens/regular outdoor music events. When it’s not so nice out, I love the winter hikes, cross country skiing, intimate concert venues, restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops. We also have great museums and the Bucks/Giannis! Lastly, I love to travel; you can’t beat living <10 minutes from the Milwaukee airport and about an hour from O’Hare!"
Elizabeth Hovel, Current Third Year Fellow

Our Faculty
Our talented, experienced and supportive faculty are excited to train you and work alongside you during your fellowship.

Meet Our Team

Recent Fellowship Graduates

Sinduja (Sindu) Lakkunarajah | 2022
Marshfield Clinic (Marshfield, WI)

Alexandria Holliday | 2021
Advocate Children’s Medical Group (Evergreen, IL)

Raj Kiran Chawla | 2020
Children’s Wisconsin Teen Health Clinic (Greenfield, WI)

Mary Guillot | 2019
Mt. Sinai Adolescent Health Center (NY)

Keisha Adams | 2018
USF Health, South Tampa (FL)

Tasneem Alaqzam | 2017
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia)

Our Institutions

About the 91ɫƵ
With a history dating back to 1893, the is dedicated to leadership and excellence in education, patient care, research and community engagement. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in 91ɫƵ’s medical school and graduate school programs in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin. 91ɫƵ’s School of Pharmacy opened in 2017. A major national research center, 91ɫƵ is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. In the last ten years, faculty received more than $1.5 billion in external support for research, teaching, training and related purposes. This total includes highly competitive research and training awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Annually, 91ɫƵ faculty direct or collaborate on more than 3,100 research studies, including clinical trials. Additionally, more than 1,600 physicians provide care in virtually every specialty of medicine for more than 4.0 million patients annually.

About Children’s Wisconsin
is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. The hospital, with locations in Milwaukee and Neenah, Wisconsin, is recognized as one of the leading pediatric health care centers in the United States. It is ranked in nine specialty areas in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals report. Children’s provides primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. In 2019, Children’s invested more than $130 million in the community to improve the health status of children through medical care, advocacy, education and pediatric medical research. Children’s achieves its mission in part through donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is proud to be a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.


Diversity and Inclusion

At 91ɫƵ and within the Department of Pediatrics, we have several programs and resources focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Our departmental and institutional focus is confronting negative perceptions and welcoming our community. Below is just a sampling of the efforts across our institutions to embed the principles of diversity and inclusion into our culture.

  • DOP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council | Our Diversity Council, led by Dr. Mike Levas, the DOP Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, and comprised of faculty, staff, administration, and trainees, is focused on connecting with partners across our system and within the community to ensure the DOP is a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer.
  • DOP Fellowship and Residency Diversity and Inclusion Committees | In a city filled with its own diversity and rich cultural history, our fellows and residents recognize the importance of addressing diversity, health equity, and inclusion within our programs. As such, the program is proud to recognize the presence and work of its Committee for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • DOP Unconscious Bias Training | The AAMC has partnered with Cook Ross, Inc., a leading consulting firm, to create training focused on the science behind unconscious bias to help academic medical staff and faculty mitigate disparities. Seven members of our team have earned a certification as unconscious bias trainers through Cook Ross. These trainers have translated what they’ve learned into a two-hour training for our faculty and staff. By learning how to identify and confront unconscious bias, it is possible to mitigate the impact and promote respect for all groups.
  • Trauma-Informed Workplace Training | This committee has undertaken actions including a department-wide survey and the creation of four online training modules sharing the principles of trauma-informed approach and how to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma in ourselves and others. This group started as part of Fostering Futures, a state-wide initiative aimed at infusing a trauma-informed approach into all the systems and organizations that touch the lives of Wisconsin citizens with the goal of expanding across the state to make Wisconsin the first trauma-informed state in the nation.
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion | Established in March 2016, the 91ɫƵ Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) partners within 91ɫƵ and with community partners to foster and drive inclusion excellence as an effective, empowering enabler of 91ɫƵ mission and strategic goals.
  • Spring Festival of Cultures | The annual Spring Festival of Cultures encourages an increased awareness and celebration of the visible and non-visible identities among our 91ɫƵ community. This three-day event is an opportunity to promote the fostering of diversity, inclusion and unity at 91ɫƵ.
  • President’s Diversity and Inclusion Award | 91ɫƵ’s President's Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes the accomplishments of faculty, staff, students, residents, trainees, and community members in contributing to diversity and inclusion through exemplary leadership.
  • Institute for Health & Humanity | The Institute for Health & Humanity is focused on researching the root causes of health disparities in our communities, and advancing the best ideas to foster health equity throughout the world. We target populations with abnormally high rates of disease and injury – urban and rural alike – and then we find out why. Partnering with community health collaborators who live and work closest to the most vulnerable populations, we are making an impact on reducing those disparities, one community at a time.
  • GMF-91ɫƵ Partnership | Through their overall partnership, 91ɫƵ and GMF will bring complementary expertise on a range of strategies to invest in the health, equity and economic well-being of people across Milwaukee, beginning with the neighborhoods adjacent to the new development. Guided by community priorities and data, the GMF-91ɫƵ Partnership will be a catalyst for additional investment and community impact. Together, the partners will:
    • Engage resident and community partnerships
    • Improve social determinants of health
    • Catalyze change that leverages resources and investment

Learn about 91ɫƵ's Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Living & Training in Milwaukee

Milwaukee skyline photo by © 2019 VISIT Milwaukee

Milwaukee is one of the Midwest’s best-kept secrets and a prime location for the 91ɫƵ’s main campus. A one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant and diverse culture, this charming, yet metropolitan must-see is just 90 minutes north of Chicago and nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan. Whether you’re catching a show at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, immersing yourself in the old world charm of the Historic Third Ward or taking in the sights and sounds of one of the many cafés, beer gardens or restaurants that line the city’s riverbank and shoreline, Milwaukee never disappoints. Find out why 91ɫƵ students, faculty and employees take pride in calling Milwaukee home.

Learn about housing and rental options.

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Benefits, Conditions & Terms of Employment

Fellows are employed by the 91ɫƵ Affiliated Hospitals (91ɫƵAH).

See 91ɫƵAH Benefits, Conditions & Terms of Employment for information regarding vacations, leaves, insurance, stipends and professional liability.

Application Process and Visa Information

Our 3-year fellowship program is ACGME accredited and begins on July 1 each year. We accept one fellow each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must have completed a US-accredited residency program. Applications from prospective applicants are accepted from July through October via the . We will access your application and contact you to make interview arrangements.

Complete applications should include the following:

  • ERAS application form
  • At least 3 letters of reference including Program Director letter
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation/Dean's Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal statement
  • MD Applicants: USMLE scores - Steps 1, 2, and 3 or
  • DO Applicants: COMLEX scores – Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • ECFMG certificate for foreign medical school graduates (see visa information below)

Our program currently accepts the following visas:

  • Permanent Resident Visa
  • Visitor Exchange Visa sponsored by ECFMG (J-1)
  • For additional visa information please visit 91ɫƵ’s office of Graduate Medical Education.

The field of Adolescent Medicine is important because I feel that teenagers are often the forgotten population of Pediatrics. Adolescence is a critical time of life and as their physician, we possess the ability to address the unique physical, psychological and social needs of teens and can prepare them for a healthy adulthood." 

Dr. Alexandria Holliday

Meet Our Fellows

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Kelli-Ann Corrao, MD

Adolescent Medicine Fellow, Third Year

Medical School: Saint Louis University; Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center/Creighton University

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Elizabeth Hovel, MD, MPH

Adolescent Medicine Fellow, Second Year

Medical School: University of Wisconsin; Residency: University of Michigan

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Tara Gibbons, MD

Adolescent Medicine Fellow, First Year

Medical School: Howard University; Residency: Loyola University Medical Center

Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Leaders

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M. Susan Jay, MD

Adjunct Professor; Director, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

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Jen Makrides, MD, MA, MHS

Assistant Professor; Associate Director, Adolescent Medicine Fellowship

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Orlando Diaz

Fellowship Coordinator

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Megan Kidd, MHA

Administrative Assistant Sr

Fellowship Program Contact

Program Director


Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Adolescent Health and Medicine at Children’s Wisconsin
(414) 266-2754

 

Orlando Diaz
Fellowship Coordinator
odaiz@mcw.edu

 

Megan Kidd
Administrative Assistant Sr
mekidd@mcw.edu