Fellowship Year: 3 (Class of 2022) Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, D.C. Residency: UC Irvine-CHOC Pediatric Residency Program, Orange, CA Research Interest: Prevalence and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Transgender People: A Cohort Study
A Southern California native, Noreen has enjoyed being in Atlanta and at Emory/CHOA. She completed her undergraduate education at UC Berkeley and pursued an MPH in Epidemiology at UCLA before beginning her medical training. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
Fellowship Year: 3 (Class of 2022) Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine; Louisville, KY Residency: University of Louisville / Norton Children's Hospital; Louisville, KY Research Interest: Outcomes of poorly controlled diabetic patients during Covid 19; characterization of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and factors contributing to poor control.
Lauren completed both her medical school education and Pediatrics residency in Louisville, KY. She is delighted to have matched into the Endocrinology fellowship at Emory. Lauren looks forward to exploring the city and spending time with friends and family.
Fellowship Year: 2 (Class of 2023) Medical School: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA Residency: Medical College of Georgia/Children's Hospital of Georgia, Augusta, GA Research Interest: COVID-19 and beta cell death.
Shirley was originally born in China, and has moved around different parts of the United States. She completed her undergraduate degree at Emory and is excited to be back in Atlanta! She enjoys cooking, crafts, advocacy, and the outdoors, and is looking forward to exploring more of Atlanta's diverse neighborhoods and foods.
Fellowship Year: 2 (Class of 2023) Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India Residency: Driscoll Children's Hospital and Texas A&M College of Medicine, Corpus Christi, TX Research Interest: Gender-affirming hormonal therapy in transgender adolescents
It has been a wonderful year training at Emory and living in Atlanta. I look forward to two years of research experience after a year full of clinical experience that has enhanced and strengthened my pediatric endocrinology skills. Atlanta feels like home now and has so much to offer in terms of outdoor activities, food, and social events!
Fellowship Year: 1 (Class of 2024) Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland Pediatric Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA Research Interest: Impact of structural racism and intersecting axes of inequity on neuroendocrine function and health outcomes.
Amara was born in Bangladesh and raised in South Florida. Although she gained appreciation for season changes during medical school and residency, she is elated to return closer to home where she can enjoy mild winters and more sunshine. Amara is excited for the opportunity to train at Emory, work with public health advocates, and explore Atlanta's rich culture, parks, and food scene.
