School of Medicine

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program

Meet the PHM Fellows!

 

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Jantzen Collette, 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 a Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship to gain advanced training in the care of medically complex children and to strengthen my skills in systems-based practice, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary communication. I wanted to be better equipped to care for hospitalized children and their families during critical and transitional moments, and to contribute meaningfully to education and advocacy within hospital systems.

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
I love the strong sense of community and collaboration at LSU and Manning Family Children’s Hospital. The faculty are not only passionate about clinical care but are also deeply invested in mentorship and supporting each fellow’s unique interests and goals. The patient population is diverse and reflective of Louisiana’s culture, which offers meaningful opportunities to address social determinants of health and advance health equity.

Research interests: My research interests center on children with medical complexity, health equity, and care coordination. I am particularly interested in how neighborhood-level factors and family experiences influence healthcare utilization and outcomes for these children.

Career goal: My goal is to become a dual-boarded pediatric hospitalist and palliative care physician. I hope to work in an academic children’s hospital where I can provide compassionate, family-centered care, conduct research to improve systems for medically complex children, and mentor future pediatricians.

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Enjoying live music and great food at the many festivals, restaurants, and venues we have in the city. I also love City Park and will frequently go hammock and hang with my dog and friends.

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Joey 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/Manning Family Children's 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.

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Amanda Granier, MD

2025-2027

Medical School: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine

Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
To be able to confidently care for the most complex children on the Pediatric Hospital Medicine wards and to gain new skills when it comes to academic medicine and bedside teaching 

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
LSU is home. It’s where I’ve done the entirety of my medical training, and the people here have become my extended family. 

Research interests: stay tuned… 

Career goal: to be involved in medical education and residency program leadership 

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Eat! Always new places to try being added to the list 

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Candyce Weeks, DO

2025-2027

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I chose a PHM fellowship because I’m drawn to the academic hospital setting, where I can combine patient care with teaching and evidence-based medicine. I absolutely love working with medical students and residents—it keeps me engaged and constantly learning!  

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
What’s not to love! The people are so welcoming, the mentorship is strong and supportive, and the opportunity to care for some of the sickest children in the country is so humbling. It’s a place where you can grow, be challenged, and truly make a difference!!

Research interests: Inpatient transitions of care, adult/pediatric medically complex care, Med-Ed and QI!

Career goal: An Academic Adult/Pediatric Combined Hospitalist

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Eat delicious food (of course), try every coffee shop, and soak up live music whenever I can! There’s something about that combo that perfectly captures the city’s vibe!!