Divya Udayan, MD

Divya
Udayan
MD
PGY 1

Divya grew up primarily in Carmel, Indiana. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington where she studied Human Biology and stayed in Indiana for medical school. While she was in college, her parents moved to Nolensville, Tennessee, and Divya came to love the Nashville area through visits home. While in medical school, Divya became interested in the education and prevention aspects of medicine which furthered her interest in Pediatrics. She did volunteer work with underserved communities and gender expansive youth which she hopes to continue in residency. She is currently interested in being a primary care pediatrician.

Outside of medicine, Divya enjoys doing amateur art projects, going for walks, and exploring popular foodie spots.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
College: Indiana University
Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

Callie Simon, MD

Callie
Simon
MD
PGY 1

Callie grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences. In undergrad, she taught eighth graders through AmeriCorps; through this experience, she became interested in education. Her family moved to Houston, Texas a few years ago, and she stayed for medical school at UT Houston. After participating in the Case Files Student Editorial Board and STEP 1 mentor program at McGovern Medical School, she now sees academic medicine as a part of her future career and hopes to continue working closely with students. She chose pediatrics because of the emphasis on education, working with families, and preventive medicine.

In her free time, she likes to take walks with her twin sister, practice calligraphy, and try new restaurants with family and friends.

Medical School: University of Texas-Houston
College: Auburn University
Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama and Houston, Texas

Molly Serebin, MD

Molly
Serebin
MD
PGY 1

Molly was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin in Madison where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology and Psychology. Molly has always loved working with children and families, and working part-time at a daycare center during her last two years of college was one of her favorite experiences! After graduating, Molly worked as a clinical research coordinator in Milwaukee for a year before starting medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

In her free time, Molly enjoys hiking and being outside (preferably in the sun), traveling, card/board games, TV/movie nights, and spending time with her family and dog (a black lab named Indy).

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
College: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Abigail "Abby" Schneller, MD

Abigail
"Abby"
Schneller
MD
PGY 1

Abby was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Saint Louis University with a major in Biology and minor in Health Care Ethics. She spent two years after college working as a scribe in adult and pediatric emergency departments and had a blast helping with youth ministry. Medical school brought her back to the Midwest to attend Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where her interest in Global Health deepened. Pediatrics has been her passion since childhood, and she is excited to be a third-generation pediatrician.

Outside of medicine, Abby enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, baking, and traveling to visit family and friends.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
College: Saint Louis University
Hometown: Tacoma, Washington

Meaghan Rousset, MD

Meaghan
Rousset
MD
PGY 1

Meaghan grew up in Round Rock, Texas and completed her undergraduate education at the University of North Texas. She studied biology and chemistry and competed on the university swim team for four years with her identical twin sister. During the summer months, she coached kids how to swim, which fostered her interest in working with children. She continued her education in Texas and received her medical degree at the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (also known as the TCU SOM). She was a part of the first class to graduate from the TCU SOM! Throughout medical school, her passion for pediatrics grew as she had many opportunities to advocate for child safety in the community and engage in pediatric oncology research.

During her free time, Meaghan enjoys doing anything active- running, swimming, hiking, and going to the gym. She is excited to explore new hiking and running trails in Nashville. She also loves to travel to new places, bake sweet treats (and eat, of course), and spend time with her family and friends.

Medical School: Texas Christian University School of Medicine
College: University of North Texas
Hometown: Round Rock, Texas

Allison "Allie" Petschke, MD

Allison
"Allie"
Petschke
MD
PGY 1

Allie was born and raised in Homer Glen, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She attended Butler University in Indianapolis where she obtained her PharmD degree. While collaborating with pediatricians, she was deeply inspired by their fierce advocacy for their patients and felt compelled to follow in their footsteps. Allie then attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for medical school, where her commitment to pediatrics and interest in working with children and their families continued to grow. Allie is absolutely thrilled to be part of the Vanderbilt family and is excited to live in Nashville with her high school sweetheart and husband, Connor, and their two young children.

Outside of medicine, Allie enjoys spending time outdoors, cheering for the Chicago Cubs, and finding new coffee shops or restaurants to try.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University
College: Butler University
Hometown: Homer Glen, Illinois

Sabrina Orta, MD

Sabrina
Orta
MD
PGY 1

Sabrina grew up in the Houston-area suburb of League City, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin for college where she majored in Biology and received certifications in Pre-Health Professions and Business Foundations. During undergrad, her extracurricular activities included all-girl collegiate cheerleading (Hook ‘Em Horns!), hospital volunteering, NICU shadowing, and working at a private medical practice. She attended the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg, Texas. During medical school, Sabrina pursued her passion for pediatrics and had a multitude of involvements - engaging in free clinic work for underserved RGV colonia populations, community-based health projects, research projects, and medical school admissions. Her career interests include pediatric global health, research, and medical education.

Outside of medicine, Sabrina loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys traveling and exploring, working out in group fitness classes, listening to podcasts, and going to local coffeeshops.

Medical School: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
College: University of Texas at Austin
Hometown: League City, Texas

Mary Beth Mahaffey, MD

Mary
Beth
Mahaffey
MD
PGY 1

Mary Beth was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia and obtained her undergraduate degree in Biological Engineering. Ever since her time as a summer swim coach, she knew she loved working with children. In medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, she continued to develop her passion for the field of pediatrics.

In her free time, Mary Beth enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and cheering for her Dawgs and hometown Atlanta Braves.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
College: University of Georgia
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Alexandria "Alex" Lawrence, MD

Alexandria
"Alex"
Lawrence
MD
PGY 1

Alex spent most of her childhood in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. Go Chiefs! She grew up playing competitive soccer and ran cross country throughout high school. After high school, she made the move to Austin to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering from The University of Texas. Life in Austin introduced Alex to two very important things - Texas Longhorns football (Hook ‘Em) and Chuy’s, the best Tex-Mex restaurant! Medical school led Alex to Houston where she attended McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center. During the next four years, she developed a passion for mentoring, teaching, and patient advocacy, which cemented her interest in pediatrics.

In her free time, Alex enjoys exploring local restaurants with friends, attending hot yoga classes, and playing a pick-up game of soccer. She loves to be outside and will take any opportunity to visit a new park with her miniature dachshund, Millie.

Medical School: University of Texas-Houston
College: University of Texas at Austin
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas

Amanda "Mandy" Lang, MD

Amanda
"Mandy"
Lang
MD
PGY 1

Mandy was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. She attended Creighton University for college in Omaha, Nebraska where she studied biology. She then spent a gap year working with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Detroit, Michigan where she worked as a resource navigator at a clinic. She attended the University of Nebraska for medical school where she developed passions for health equity work, medical education, and basic science and clinical research.

Outside of medicine, Mandy enjoys spending time with her family and herd of goldendoodles, playing with her amazing nephews, chefing it up in the kitchen, volleyball, and watching a good movie.

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medial Center College of Medicine
College: Creighton University
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska