WashU Medicine is proud to announce its incoming 2026–2027 Pediatric Residency intern class, who will begin training in July 2026.
This year’s cohort brings together a diverse group of talented physicians from medical schools across the United States and around the world. The class includes trainees in categorical pediatrics, the Pediatric Physician-Scientist Training Program (PePSTP) and specialized tracks, reflecting the program’s strong commitment to clinical excellence, research and innovation in child health.
Categorical, PePSTP and preliminary interns
| Name | Degree | Medical school | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Adams | MD | Ponce Health Sciences University | |
| Ana Angeli | MD | Nova Southeastern University | |
| Aishat Akomolafe | MD | Qatar University (Qatar) | |
| Luke Blanton | MD | Saint Louis University | |
| Sebastian Boluarte-Baca | MBBS | Universidad de San Martin de Porres (Peru) | PePSTP |
| Taylor Dent | MD | University of Tennessee | |
| Nazlican Civilibal Tang | MD | Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa (Turkey) | |
| Hannah Dorando | MD, PhD | WashU Medicine | PePSTP |
| Brianna Gagen | MD | University of Kentucky | |
| Jennifer Fox | MD | Saint Louis University | |
| Mahima Goel | MD | University of Illinois | |
| Beliz Gundogdu | MD | Koç University (Turkey) | |
| Kavita Israni-Winger | MD, PhD | Yale University | PePSTP |
| Kristen Lau | MD | WashU Medicine | |
| Julia Lieu | MD | Saint Louis University | |
| Mariana McCune | MD | University of Arizona | |
| Diego Moreno Arteaga | MD | Universidad Internacional del Ecuador | |
| Lauren Murray | DO | University of North Texas | |
| Bailey Metcalf | MD | Chicago Medical School (Rosalind Franklin) | |
| Khyati Menghani | MBBS | Terna Medical College (India) | |
| Megan Rinkus | DO | A.T. Still University | |
| Gorkem Oztosun | MD | Cukurova University (Turkey) | |
| Benjamin Rael | MD | University of Missouri–Columbia | |
| Graycen Pehle | DO | Arkansas College | |
| Olivia Rauls | MD | University of Central Florida | |
| Sarah Sanders | DO | University of the Incarnate Word | |
| Grace Steinback | MD | University of Missouri–Kansas City | Preliminary |
| Zoe Weld | MD | Southern Illinois University | |
| Allison Welz | DO | Marian University | |
| Alexandra Wilder | MD | Saint Louis University | |
| Maria Yasmine | MD | American University of Beirut (Lebanon) | |
| Cyrus Zhou | MD, PhD | WashU Medicine | PePSTP |
Combined pediatrics/genetics
| Name | Degree | Medical school |
|---|---|---|
| Selena Vanapruks | MD | University of Hawaii |
| Gonench Kilich | MD | Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University (Turkey) |
Pediatric neurology
| Name | Degree | Medical school |
|---|---|---|
| Nivethitha Arunkumar | MD | Thomas Jefferson University |
| Shashank Anand | MD, PhD | WashU Medicine |
| Ariel Brickler | MD | WashU Medicine |
| Rebecca Civan | MD | Ben-Gurion University (Israel) |
| Tong Pan | MD | Sun Yat-Sen University (China) |
Meet our 2026 interns
About our training programs
Pediatric Residency Program
The Pediatric Residency Program at WashU Medicine offers comprehensive, hands-on clinical training across inpatient, outpatient and subspecialty settings. Residents learn within a highly collaborative environment supported by experienced faculty and a nationally recognized children’s hospital. The program emphasizes excellence in patient care, education, advocacy and research, while offering flexible pathways that allow trainees to tailor their experience to their professional goals.
Explore the Pediatric Residency Program »
Pediatric Physician-Scientist Training Program (PePSTP)
The Pediatric Physician-Scientist Training Program (PePSTP) prepares residents for careers in academic pediatrics and biomedical research. This pathway integrates rigorous clinical training with structured, mentored research experiences and access to world-class laboratories. With individualized mentorship and opportunities for accelerated fellowship entry, PSTP supports the development of physician-scientists who will lead innovation in child health.
Learn about the Pediatric Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) »
Combined Pediatrics/Genetics Residency
The Combined Pediatrics/Medical Genetics Residency is an integrated program that provides in-depth training in both pediatrics and genetics. Residents gain expertise in diagnosing and managing genetic conditions while learning to apply emerging genomic technologies in clinical care. The program prepares graduates for board certification in both fields and for careers advancing precision medicine through clinical care, research, and discovery.
View the Combined Pediatrics/Genetics Residency program »
Pediatric Neurology Residency
The Pediatric Neurology Residency is a five-year categorical program that combines pediatrics and neurology training to prepare physicians to care for children with neurologic disorders. Beginning in the intern year, residents develop clinical expertise through a structured curriculum supported by strong mentorship and a diverse patient population. The program offers opportunities for research and subspecialty training across a wide range of pediatric neurologic disciplines.