Pediatrics Research Program

Providing a broad-range support for our residents in research and scholarly works

The goal of our research team is to develop infrastructures and environment that encourage faculty and residents to collaborate in research and scholarly projects while continuing to emphasize academic mentoring, and fostering research relationships in the medical community and beyond.

2 peds residents presenting posterUCSF Fresno has a variety of unique strengths that have influenced our program values:

  • Addressing the health and well-being of children and families in the urban and rural regions of Central California.
  • Continually advancing Quality Improvement practices and policies in Pediatrics, and
  • Emphasizing applicable science to better serve diverse pediatric populations

Our research program provides a broad-range support for our residents in research and scholarly works, including:

  • Interactive lectures and small group seminars on research and quality improvement.
  • Close mentorship by faculty experts.
  • Support for the completion and presentation of a scholarly project.

For more information, contact our Research Program Director:
Chokechai (Chai) Rongkavilit, MD, FAAP

[email protected]

 

 

SPOTLIGHT

 November 2023

Dr. Hiba El-Rahi, MD

Socio-Economic Disparities in Unplanned Hospital Admission and In-Hospital Outcomes Among Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Dr. Hiba El-Rahi, MD

Western Medical Research Conference in Carmel

 


 

Dr. Zareh, Torabyan, MD

Clinical Outcomes in Neonates with Congenital Heart Disease with Concurrent Congenital Neurological Anaomalies

Dr. Zareh, Torabyan, MD

Western Medical Research Conference in Carmel

 


 

Dr. Catherine Cong, MD

Effects of Cardiac Arrhythmias on The Mortality and Morbidity in Pediatric Patients with Seizure Disorders

Dr. Catherine Cong, MD

Western Medical Research Conference in Carmel

 

  


October 2023

Dr. Ravali Ambati, MD with her abstract project

Pediatric Anorectal Endoflip Motility Study Improves Patient Comfort and Quality of Care: A Case Study

Dr. Ravali Ambati, MD


NASPGHAN Conference in San Diego

 

 

 

March 2023