Office of Pediatric Clinical Fellowships

Name: Kevin Downes, MD
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2008-2011
Program: Infectious Diseases; Pediatric Clinical and Developmental Pharmacology
Mentor(s): Alexander Vinks, PharmD, PhD and Stuart Goldstein, MD
Fellowship Years: July 2011 – June 2014 (ID), July 2012-December 2014 (Clinical Pharmacology)
Awards: Thrasher Research Fund Early Career Award Program
Research: Antimicrobial PK/PD, biomarkers for drug-induced kidney injury in cystic fibrosis patients
Interests: Playing with my wife and 2 kids, baseball.

Why did you choose Cincinnati Children's? My wife and I came here for residency because we were so impressed with the camaraderie and supportive nature of the institution. We stayed for fellowship because of the close ties we made professionally and personally, and the opportunities to work with really smart people.

What’s the best advice you were given at Cincinnati Children's? You can’t find the answer if you don’t ask the question.

What advice would you give to new fellows joining Cincinnati Children's? Explore everything that Cincinnati Children's has to offer and don’t be afraid to reach out to someone you don’t know.

What advice would you give to physicians looking to join Cincinnati Children's? Look around. If there is something you want to do, it can be done here.

What are your favorite memories of Cincinnati and / or Cincinnati Children's? Watching my kids grow up and spending time with great people.

Name: Andrea Hahn, MD
Medical School: The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus OH
Program: Infectious Diseases
Mentor(s): Sander Vinks PhD, PharmD and Robert Frenck MD
Fellowship Years: July 2011 - September 2014
Awards:

• 2014 Pediatric Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine Conference Travel Grant- For excellence of abstract submission, one of five 2014 recipients
• IDWeek 2013^TM Trainee Travel Grant- For excellence of abstract submission, 2013 recipient
• American Academy of Pediatrics Federal Advocacy Training Travel Scholarship- 2013 recipient
• NIH-supported T32 Pediatric Clinical and Developmental Pharmacology Training Program at Cincinnati Children's (T32 HD 069054) - July 2012 – June 2014
• NIH Loan Repayment Program- July 2013 – current

Research: Pharmacogenomics of Beta Lactam Induced Neutropenia and Vancomycin AUC/MIC as a predictor of treatment failure in children with MRSA bacteremia
Interests: I am married with an 18 month old son. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

What advice would you give to new fellows joining Cincinnati Children's?

Take advantage of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST), the Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC), and the core facilities (including the Biobank) in developing your research project. There are many opportunities for collaboration and use of facilities outside of your primary division.

Medical School: Saint Louis University,
St. Louis, MO, 2008
Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH 2008-2011
Program: Hospital Medicine
Mentor(s): Samir Shah, MD, MSCE and Jeffrey Simmons, MD, MSc
Fellowship Years: July 2011- June 2014
Awards: 2014 APA Young Investigators Award, National Research Service Award (NSRA)
Research: Caregiver Activation in Children with Medical Complexity; Variation in the Management of Pneumonia in Children with Neurologic Impairment; Improving Antibiotic Prescription Practices for Community Acquired Pneumonia
Interests (family / hobbies / outside interests): Traveling, running, doing cartwheels, spending time with my friends and family

Why did you choose Cincinnati Children's?
I wanted a strong foundation in research and excellent mentorship, but I also love clinical medicine. Cincinnati is the best of both worlds. It has been a fantastic place to train. 

What’s the best advice you were given at Cincinnati Children's?
“Take care of the child first, deal with the rest in the morning” – Dr. Farrell

What advice would you give to new fellows joining Cincinnati Children's?
Whenever you are stressed, overwhelmed, or doubting your career choice, spend some time with your patients.  They never fail to remind me why I am committed to getting the best training possible. 

What advice would you give to physicians looking to join Cincinnati Children's?
Cincinnati Children's is a large hospital, but it feels like a small town. It's like becoming part of a family.

What are your favorite memories of Cincinnati and / or Cincinnati Children's?   
I will always remember the relationships and friendships that formed during my training years –with my co-residents and co-fellows, my mentors, faculty members, but most importantly with the families and patients I have had the privilege to care for.