Medical Student Education

The Department of Pediatrics provides outstanding educational opportunities for medical students of all levels. At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, students will work closely alongside some of the world’s foremost experts in pediatrics. We provide a unique opportunity for students to not only learn about the management of infants, children, and adolescents, but actively participate and impact their health care.

Student Learning Experiences:

  • Pediatric Clerkship
  • Advanced Clinical Electives
  • Acting Internships
  • Visiting Medical Students
  • Shadowing Experiences
  • Pediatric Interest Group

Please see the Student Learning Experiences page for more information about each.

Leadership
 

Maya Neeley, MD

Maya Neeley, MD
Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Associate Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
maya.neeley@vumc.org

Diana Metropulos, MD, MS

Diana Metropulos, MD, MS
Associate Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Assistant Professor, General Pediatrics
diana.metropulos@vumc.org

Walter Dehority, MD, MSc

Walter Dehority, MD, MSc
Associate Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
walter.dehority@vumc.org

Lyndi Hopkins

Lyndi Hopkins
Senior Administrative Assistant, Pediatric Residency and Clerkship Programs
Coordinator, Pediatric Clerkship Program
lyndi.hopkins@vumc.org

 

Kudos

Maya Neeley, MD

Maya Neeley, MD is the recipient of the 2024 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) R. Michael Rodriguez Award, for teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows in the clinical setting, and the 2024 John S. Johnson, MD Award, given to a faculty member who demonstrates integrity, humility, and honor in their practice and life, setting an example for students by living out the ideals presented in the professional oath.

Charlotte Brown, MD

Charlotte Brown, MD is the recipient of the 2024 VUSM Thomas E. Brittingham, MD Clinical Teaching Award, given to faculty teaching in the clinical years (both full and part-time) who are felt by fourth-year VUSM medical students to be exceptional teachers, mentors, and role models.

Anuj Patel, MD

Anuj Patel, MD is the recipient of the 2024 Joseph Gigante Award, presented annually by the pediatric house staff to the faculty member who has distinguished themselves as an educator and teacher of Vanderbilt and Meharry medical students and has dedicated themselves to training the next generation of pediatricians.

Scott Risney, MD

Scott Risney, MD is the recipient of the 2024 Resident Excellence in Student Teaching Award, presented by the medical students to the faculty member who has had the most meaningful impact upon their Pediatrics clinical learning experience.

Rachel Mace, MD

Rachel Mace, MD is the recipient of the 2024 Faculty Excellence in Student Teaching Award, presented by the medical students to the faculty member who has had the most meaningful impact upon their Pediatrics clinical learning experience.

Student Award Winners

Medical Student Education Student Award Winners​

Every year, the Department of Pediatrics honors three outstanding graduating medical students entering into a career in pediatrics.

Congratulations to Nowrin Chowdhury (left) for winning the 2024 Richard B. Johnston Jr. Award. This award is presented to a graduating student entering Pediatrics who has demonstrated excellence in academic scholarship and an extraordinary commitment to clinical medicine exemplifying the highest professional standards of the physician scientist.

Congratulations to Anna Henricks (middle) for winning the 2024 Amos Christie Award. This award recognizes the student in the graduating class who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities of scholarship and humanity embodied by the ideal pediatrician.

Congratulations to Kasey Hutcheson (right) for winning the 2024 Mildred T. Stahlman Award. This award honors the pioneering spirit and achievements of Mildred Stahlman, MD and is presented to the graduating student entering Pediatrics whose performance exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, professionalism, and commitment to improving the lives of children.

Past Award Winners

2023

Amos Christie Award - Matt Wleklinski
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Chris Peek
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Courtney Edwards

2022

Amos Christie Award - Jackie Antoun
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Caroline Maguire
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Jack Walker

2021

Amos Christie Award - Allyson Metro
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Thomas Day
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Alexandra Williams

2020

Amos Christie Award - Nick Harris
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Stephanie Hadley
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Katherine Konvinse

2019

Amos Christie Award - Lauren Starnes
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Chelsea Lawson
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Lillian Juttukonda