Resident life highlights, July 2026

July 1, 2026

2026 graduating pediatric residents honor outstanding service

Large group photo of pediatric residents

On Saturday, June 14, the Pediatric Residency Program had the honor of celebrating the graduation of our senior residents from the Categorical Pediatrics, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Neurology, and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics programs. During the ceremony, we also recognized outstanding faculty and trainees whose dedication to education, mentorship, professionalism, and compassionate care has made a positive impact on our program.

Faculty award recipients

: Ansam Hasan, MD

: Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE, FAAP

: Sushma Hebbar, MD

: Delilah Reyes de Jesus, MD, FAAP

: Mitchell Moore, MD

: Chinyere O’Connor, MD

: Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM, Assistant Professor, Community & General Pediatrics

: Asha Davidson, MD, MPH

: Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH

Excellence in Teaching—Hospitalist: Ansam Hasan, MD
Excellence in Professionalism and Humanism—Hospitalist: Maha Kaissi, MD, MHPE, FAAP
Excellence in Teaching—Primary Care: Sushma Hebbar, MD, CAQSM
Excellence in Professionalism and Humanism—Primary Care: Delilah Reyes de Jesus, MD, FAAP
Excellence in Teaching—ICU: Mitchell Moore, MD
Excellence in Professionalism and Humanism—ICU: Chinyere O’Connor, MD
Excellence in Teaching—Subspecialty: Angie Curtis, MD, CAQSM
Excellence in Professionalism and Humanism—Subspecialty: Asha Davidson, MD, MPH
Excellence in Mentorship: Emma Omoruyi, MD, MPH

Resident award recipients

Marnie Rose Award

This award recognizes residents who exemplify compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to the care of children and families, reflecting the spirit and legacy of Dr. Marnie Rose.

This year’s recipients are Jasmine Balbas, MD, and Alexandria Laws, MD.

: Jasmine Balbas, MD

: Alexandria Laws, MD

Shirlene Edwards Butterfly Award

Named in honor of Shirlene Edwards, retired longtime pediatric residency coordinator/avid gardener, this award recognizes a resident who embodies grace, kindness, compassion, and positive energy, much like the transformation and beauty represented by the butterfly.

This year’s recipient was Joud Ayoub, MD.