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Valley Children's Pediatric Residency Program Valley Children's pediatric residency program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine

Valley Children's is taking the lead in training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric surgical and medical specialists in creating a new, pediatric-focused teaching program in Central California. As the only dedicated pediatric facility between the Bay Area and Los Angeles, Valley Children's has been training residents throughout the Valley for the past 40 year. With Stanford as our academic partner, we'll prepare doctor to continue providing the highest quality medical care for children.

They’re pediatricians, they’re scholars, they’re CONFERENCING 🪄✨PGY-2’s Dr. Aria Vue, Dr. Sanskriti Saxena, Dr. Gino Urb...
10/29/2026

They’re pediatricians, they’re scholars, they’re CONFERENCING 🪄✨

PGY-2’s Dr. Aria Vue, Dr. Sanskriti Saxena, Dr. Gino Urbano were chosen as Exploring DBP Scholars and received grants to attend the Society For Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics conference in New Orleans!

They were able to explore their passions in DBP, new updates in the field and got to relax with some beignets and the fair 🥳 so proud of the three of you! 🤓🧩🎷

Next up for our intern showcase: Dr. Christopher Yee! • His hometown is close by in Sacramento, CA! • His favorite meal ...
10/27/2026

Next up for our intern showcase: Dr. Christopher Yee!

• His hometown is close by in Sacramento, CA!
• His favorite meal is anything home cooked
• He has so many fun hobbies including playing/watching basketball, video games, exploring new restaurants with friends and family, going to museums, and curling up with a good book to read/learn from! 🏀🎮📖👨🏻‍🍳

• Fun Fact: he can solve a Rubiks Cube in UNDER A MINUTE and took a speed cubing class in college!

We are so grateful to have you with us, Chris and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish! Everyone give Dr. Yee a warm Fresno welcome! 🥳🤩

A week of Posters & Bronchs? Count us in! ✅🫁🩻 PGY-2’s Dr. Jeffrey Chu and Dr. Aman Upadhyay presented at the CHEST CHEST...
10/22/2026

A week of Posters & Bronchs? Count us in! ✅🫁🩻

PGY-2’s Dr. Jeffrey Chu and Dr. Aman Upadhyay presented at the CHEST CHEST conference in Phoenix, AZ this weekend!

Dr. Chu presented a fascinating case on pulmonary cocci & Dr. Upadhyay on sleep apnea in Beckwith Wiedemann Syndrome. A mentor for both, also present, was our very own Dr. Tablizo who was so helpful in this process!

We’re so lucky to have attendings who care and a program that supports us in attending and excelling in our passions!

10/12/2026

From lectures to the speedway! 🏎️🏁💥

Our super star PGY-1 class was able to get their well deserved break en route to some go-kart racing for their retreat! Not only did they bump & vroom (safely with helmets ofc), they also did team building, learning and bonding! We’re so proud of the progress they’ve made and are so lucky to have a program that gives us time to let loose and enjoy residency 🌟🦒

Our residents, faculty and GME were able to attend the AAP National Conference this weekend in sunny San Diego! ☀️🏄🏻‍♀️🌅...
10/06/2026

Our residents, faculty and GME were able to attend the AAP National Conference this weekend in sunny San Diego! ☀️🏄🏻‍♀️🌅

They presented oral and poster presentations, attended lectures and networked with other programs.

A major theme this year was that, despite the challenges of pediatricians nationwide, we remain one of the best fields at advocating for our patients, treating the most vulnerable and going to work every day with smiles and sparkles! We are so proud to be pediatricians and to have the privilege in taking care of our precious kiddos 🤗

Swipe to the last slide to see our incredible Dr. Vaughn sing on stage at the opening ceremony with Andy Grammar! ⏩️

Our residents, faculty and GME were able to attend the AAP National Conference this weekend in sunny San Diego! ☀️🏄🏻‍♀️🌅

They presented oral and poster presentations, attended lectures and networked with other programs.

A major theme this year was that, despite the challenges of pediatricians nationwide, we remain one of the best fields at advocating for our patients, treating the most vulnerable and going to work every day with smiles and sparkles! We are so proud to be pediatricians and to have the privilege in taking care of our precious kiddos 🤗

Swipe to the last slide to see our incredible Dr. Vaughn sing on stage at the opening ceremony with Andy Grammar! ⏩️

Dr. Mia Wolff (PGY-3) gave an impressive oral presentation on the 10 year mortality trends of Diabetic Ketoacidosis on pediatric populations. We are so proud of her for not only her incredible oratory skills but also her incredible work ethic and passion for kids in critical care settings! Go Dr. Wolff! 🤠😁

Dr. Simran Bains (PGY-3) and Dr. Navya Katragadda (PGY-3) presented their QI project on implementing ACEs screening into our local clinics. They have worked on this project for 3 years and made a positive impact on so many of our families! We’re so proud of the both of you! 🤗

Dr. Veronica Gullapalli (PGY-3) presented her QI project implementing toys and play as prescriptions for children. She has dedicated almost 3 years and countless hours to bringing joy and happiness to our pediatric population in Fresno! Go Dr.

Let’s keep on rollin’ with our Intern Showcases as we introduce another resident all-star: Dr. Athira Vinod! • Dr. Vinod...
10/01/2026

Let’s keep on rollin’ with our Intern Showcases as we introduce another resident all-star: Dr. Athira Vinod!

• Dr. Vinod joins us from Roseville, CA
• She adores a tostada 🌮 (or any garlic-forward meal) 🧄
• Her favorite things to do is Charcoal/Pencil portraits, remaking pop songs or binging on a new thriller/horror show ✏️🎨🎤👻
• FUN FACT: there’s a famous elephant in India that shares her name 🐘

Please give Dr. Vinod a warm welcome- we are so grateful to have you with us! 🙂‍↕️

09/28/2026

📍 Ready to find your future home in pediatrics? Watch this video to learn more about how Valley Children’s, in sunny California, might be the place for you! 🧸💙

The Intern Spotlights continue with the incredible Dr. Danielle McNair! • Danielle joins us all the way from Trabuco Can...
09/24/2026

The Intern Spotlights continue with the incredible Dr. Danielle McNair!

• Danielle joins us all the way from Trabuco Canyon, CA
• Her favorite things to do are hiking, skiing, cricut crafting, puzzling and Pilates ⛰️⛷️🧩🧘🏻‍♀️
• Tacos are her favorite food 🌮

Fun Fact: She was the Thing 1 stunt double in The Cat in the Hat movie from 2003- how cool!

Please give Dr. McNair a warm welcome, we are so grateful to have you here in Madera with us! 🤗

09/21/2026

Pediatricians OFF-Call 🤠

Earlier this month, our PGY-2’s were able to to get a weekend off to bond, relax and enjoy their time at a cabin in Bass Lake! There was didactics, games, swimming, paddleboarding, photoshoots and so much more 🎉🏄🏻‍♂️📚🎤📸

We’re so lucky to have our program support us not only in the hospital but outside too!

Out with scrubs & rounds & in with blazers and podiums! 🔬🥼👩🏻‍💼Two of our stellar PGY-2’s, Dr. Akkala and Dr. Park, trave...
09/18/2026

Out with scrubs & rounds & in with blazers and podiums! 🔬🥼👩🏻‍💼

Two of our stellar PGY-2’s, Dr. Akkala and Dr. Park, traveled to Indianapolis at the Midwest Society for Pediatric Research Conference to present their respective research!

Congrats and we are so proud of the both of you! 🥳

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Madera, CA
93636

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