School of Medicine

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program

Meet the PHM Fellows!

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Kayla Griese, DO

2023-2025

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

Interests: Medical education, quality improvement  

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I wanted to develop my skills as a leader in medical education and quality improvement. 

What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
I love working at LSU because we have amazing mentors, co-fellows and residents. I also enjoy the variety of patient and disease processes that present to CHNOLA as a tertiary care center. 

Research interests: curriculum development and tracheostomy management. 

Career goal:  to work as an academic hospitalist 

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
I love basically everything about New Orleans; there are so many amazing food places (Peche and Katies especially), walking around city park, and Mardi Gras is the greatest holiday/month long party. 

HafeezAamna Hafeez, DO

2023-2025

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Residency: Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University Pediatrics Residency Program

Interests: Failure to thrive/growth faltering, clinical research 

Why did you choose PHM fellowship?
PHM Fellowship has given me the time and freedom to explore my academic interests. I have gotten to experience first-hand the many different facets of PHM and hone my skills in QI, clinical research, and medical education.

What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
I have loved gaining lifelong mentors who have helped shape me into a better clinician and researcher. I appreciate how customized my rotations have been and how I have truly been allowed the freedom to design my curriculum in a way that was most meaningful to me.

Research interests: clinical research, specifically investigating healthcare disparities in an effort to lead the PHM community in providing equitable care for pediatric patients and their families.

Career goals: I am currently seeking a position as an academic hospitalist in a medium-large sized institution.

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
As a Midwest transplant and self-proclaimed foodie, I have enjoyed spending the last year working my way through the NOLA food scene. If I had to describe my prefect foodie day it would start by getting a lox bagel at Stein’s, a local deli, followed by an iced coffee from one of the many local coffee shops in the Garden District. For lunch I’d stop by Seaworthy for some chargrilled oysters and a delicious fish and chips. Then for dinner I’d head over to Vincent’s, a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant. I’d end the day with a scoop from Creole Creamery, an ice cream store with constant rotating menu of flavors.

ColletteJantzen Collette, MD

2024-2026

Medical School: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine

Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

SansoneJoey Sansone, MD

2024-2026

Medical School: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine

Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I chose to pursue PHM fellowship to gain advanced skills in pediatric care, particularly in curriculum development and quality improvement, to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and healthcare education.

What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
 I love the LSU/CHNOLA program for its supportive environment, diverse patient population, and strong emphasis on both clinical excellence and innovation in medical education.

Research interests: developing evidence-based curricula for medical education and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery

Career goal: to become an academic hospitalist, with a focus on leading curriculum development and medical education for all levels of training

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
My favorite thing to do in New Orleans is explore the vibrant music scene at venues like Preservation Hall, Tipitina's, and the fantastic food and music festivals that the city offers.