Healthcare Professionals

International Visitor Program

I am a Peruvian nurse who had the wonderful opportunity to visit Cincinnati Children’s in September 2025, specifically the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) – Heart Institute.

From the very beginning, I received the gentle and amazing guidance of my Immigration Services Specialist, who kindly assisted me through the screening, arrival process, and accommodation details.

Visiting this hospital had always been one of my dreams, especially for the opportunity to observe with Lindsey Justice, a Clinical Manager in the Heart Institute. She is an incredible role model for global nurses pursuing this field, as she is part of the outstanding team at Cincinnati Children’s and a member of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society. Through her, I learned invaluable lessons about family-centered care, the CAP program, nursing empowerment during rounds, and education initiatives for bedside nurses.

This experience has truly elevated my nursing path, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity. I return to Lima inspired and eager to bring back many great ideas to the hospital where I work - INCOR.

Reflecting on my year as a visiting researcher at Cincinnati Children’s, I am filled with gratitude for an experience that was both professionally enriching and personally inspiring. I had the privilege of joining the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department, specifically working with the specialized team dedicated to the study and management of infectious diseases in immunocompromised patients.

My time here was defined by access to excellence. I was deeply impressed by the state-of-the-art clinical management and the advanced research infrastructure available at Cincinnati Children’s. Beyond my specific focus, I was encouraged to broaden my perspective by attending general pediatric meetings and interdisciplinary conferences across various departments. This exposure to such a wide breadth of high-level medical knowledge was invaluable.

This environment of innovation and collaboration allowed us to prepare scientific publications together—a tangible result of the open exchange of ideas that defines this institution. I must also thank the International Office for their constant support, which made the beautiful city of Cincinnati feel like a second home. I return to my home institute not just with new data, but with a new vision for what is possible in pediatric care.

I am the Deputy Head of the Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Department in Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Poland. Together with a group of 18 specialists from our institution, I had the privilege of visiting Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, where we observed clinical practice in both the CICU and NICU under the generous guidance of Professor Cooper.

This unique opportunity to observe procedures and collaborate with the multidisciplinary care teams has had a direct impact on the development of our NICU. In particular, we were able to implement advancements in the use of CarpeDiem for neonatal renal replacement therapy, as well as improved strategies for catheter-related infection prevention. Importantly, CLABSI-prevention strategies are now being extended across neonatal units in Poland through collaboration with the Polish Neonatal Society.

We are deeply grateful for the hospitality, expertise, and openness extended to us during our visit. On a personal level, this experience has been invaluable in my professional growth as a team leader of a NICU. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Professor Cooper and the entire team at Cincinnati Children’s for making this collaboration possible.

I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, which includes a ten-month internship. I am honored to have the opportunity to complete this internship in the laboratory of Dr. Tilburgs, where research focuses on the delicate immunological balance maintained during pregnancy.

I’m fortunate to gain hands-on experience with advanced immunological techniques and computational approaches, while also being able to form a great basis for my future career goals. My time in Cincinnati is supported through the Fulbright program, which not only enables me to contribute to meaningful research at Cincinnati Children’s but also to promote international exchange beyond the laboratory.

I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the warm welcome I’ve received at Cincinnati Children’s. The International Visitor’s Office has been incredibly supportive in preparing for my arrival, and I would highly recommend their guidance to others embarking on similar journeys.

I have always been curious about rare diseases. I enjoy the challenge of solving complex cases and finding better ways to understand and diagnose these conditions. This led me to join Cincinnati Children’s as a clinical research fellow.

Here, I work with the CincyKidsSeq team to help improve how we diagnose rare diseases, using different tools and approaches. I am also involved in projects that translate research findings into practical, everyday guides for doctors, families, and children around the world!

I truly enjoy what I do every day, and I feel grateful to be part of a team that makes a real and meaningful difference.

I was truly honored to take part in an observership at the ophthalmology department of Cincinnati Children’s, with a particular focus on pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. The experience was profoundly enriching, strengthening my professional path while inspiring me through the kindness and excellence of the team who welcomed me. I am deeply thankful for their generosity and for all the knowledge they shared. I strongly encourage colleagues interested in growing within this field to pursue such an opportunity, and I look forward with great anticipation to experiencing it again in the future.

I am a Pediatric Trainee from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in India. My first international rotation was at Cincinnati Children’s. Firsts are always special! I had the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. I was fortunate to make some amazing international friends. Whenever I lost my way, there was always someone kind enough to guide me back.

I worked with Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Having spent significant learning hours with Dr. Stavra Xanthakos and Dr. Peter Farrell, where I gained a new perspective on patient care; emphasizing team work and multi-diverse approaches which helped me realize what it truly takes to become a pioneer in child care, as exemplified by Cincinnati Children’s.

My experience as a postdoctoral researcher at Cincinnati Children’s has been extremely rewarding. The International Visitor Program staff supported me with a smooth and flexible DS-2019 transfer from my previous position at the University of California, San Diego, and they continue to provide quick and friendly assistance with insurance matters and international travel. I especially appreciate the cultural and social events they organize, where visitors share food from their home countries and learn about Cincinnati and American culture. Being at a hospital-based research center has also given me the unique opportunity to collaborate with clinical fellows, combining medical perspectives with basic science.