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
Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Associate Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
maya.neeley@vumc.org
Diana Metropulos, MD, MS
Associate Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Assistant Professor, General Pediatrics
diana.metropulos@vumc.org
Walter Dehority, MD, MSc
Associate Director, Pediatric Medical Student Education
Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
walter.dehority@vumc.org
Lyndi Hopkins
Senior Administrative Assistant, Pediatric Residency and Clerkship Programs
Coordinator, Pediatric Clerkship Program
lyndi.hopkins@vumc.org
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Maya Neeley, MD received the 2024 VUSM R. Michael Rodriguez Award for clinical teaching and the 2024 John S. Johnson, MD Award for exemplifying integrity, humility, and honor in practice and life.
Charlotte Brown, MD received the 2024 VUSM Thomas E. Brittingham, MD Clinical Teaching Award for exceptional clinical teaching, mentorship, and role modeling.
Anuj Patel, MD received the 2024 Joseph Gigante Award for outstanding teaching and dedication to training future pediatricians.
Scott Risney, MD received the 2024 Resident Excellence in Student Teaching Award for making the most meaningful impact on medical students’ pediatrics clinical learning.
Rachel Mace, MD received the 2024 Faculty Excellence in Student Teaching Award for making the most meaningful impact on medical students’ pediatrics clinical learning.
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Every year, the Department of Pediatrics honors three outstanding graduating medical students entering into a career in pediatrics.
Congratulations to the following students:Maggie McBride: 2025 Richard B. Johnston Jr. Award winner. 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.
Starina D'souza: 2025 Amos Christie Award winner. This award recognizes the student in the graduating class who has demonstrated the outstanding qualities of scholarship and humanity embodied by the ideal pediatrician.
Sunaya Krishnapura: 2025 Mildred T. Stahlman Award winner. 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
2024
Amos Christie Award - Anna Henricks
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Kasey Hutcheson
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Nowrin Chowdhury2023
Amos Christie Award - Matt Wleklinski
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Chris Peek
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Courtney Edwards2022
Amos Christie Award - Jackie Antoun
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Caroline Maguire
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Jack Walker2021
Amos Christie Award - Allyson Metro
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Thomas Day
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Alexandra Williams2020
Amos Christie Award - Nick Harris
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Stephanie Hadley
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Katherine Konvinse2019
Amos Christie Award - Lauren Starnes
Mildred T. Stahlman Award - Chelsea Lawson
Richard B. Johnston, Jr. Award - Lillian Juttukonda