Meet the Fellows

Emily Schapka MD

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University – Children’s Hospital of Richmond

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

What I like about fellowship: I get to serve a diverse urban population   in a high volume, high acuity unit that admits many unique cases. We also have a great relationship with our nurses and RTs, and our department is very supportive through the challenges of fellowship.

Hasina Mohammad Ashraf, MD

Residency: The Brooklyn Hospital Center

Medical School: St. George’s University

Research interests: End of life care, Sedation

What I like about fellowship: The complexity of our cases and diversity of the population has created an environment of constant learning. We are also surrounded by attendings who are very supportive, and a wealth of knowledge.

Maya Mihic MD

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Medical School: St. George’s University

Research interests: ECMO

What I like about fellowship: I love all my co-fellows and attendings. I’ve already learned so much from everyone and can’t wait to continue learning. I also love the patient population and the pathology we see every day.

Richard Johnson MD

Residency: SUNY Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

Medical School: St. George’s University

Research interests: ICU delirium, Palliative care in the ICU, simulation in medical education.

What I like about fellowship: It’s hard to come to work and be bored in the ICU. Love the high acuity, patient population and amazing coworkers

Suresh Nathan MD

Residency: Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Research interests: Neuroscience, device research and technological innovation in the picu

What I like about fellowship: I enjoy the exposure to the very high acuity here. It is rewarding to take care of the diverse patient population in Detroit. The fellows and faculty are very supportive here. Also, Detroit is an awesome city with a lot of cool places and fun activities.

Laaibah Ejaz, MBBS

Residency: SUNY Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital

Medical School: Aga Khan University

Research interest: Global health, Neurocritical care

What I like about fellowship: Getting to learn something new every single day while being surrounded by wonderful people who are committed to helping me achieve my potential.

Emily Kugel, MD

Residency: Lurie Children’s Hospital/Northwestern

Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Research interests: Medical education

What I like about fellowship: How every day is different + getting to know co fellows, faculty, and unit staff

Julie Morin-Major, MD

Residency: Beaumont Children's Hospital

Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine

Research interests: PTSD

What I like about fellowship: Being able to help children and families during difficult times all while being surrounded by a great team of co-fellows and faculty.