Pediatrics Residency
About the Program
Welcome to our Pediatric Residency Program: Shaping the Future of Child Healthcare
This will provide you with information about our department and our residency program in Pediatrics. We are very proud of the program, which is under the expert leaderships of Kristin Pyne, MD, and Janice Lichtenberger, MD, our very talented Program Director and Associated Program Director in addition to Candace Herman, our equally talented Program Administrator/Coordinator and our Pediatric Chair of the Department, Jonathan Teitelbaum, MD.
We offer a comprehensive Pediatric Residency Program designed to prepare the next generation of pediatricians. Our goal is to provide residents with clinical skills, research opportunities and mentorship they need to excel in the diverse and evolving field of pediatrics. We foster an environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and compassionate patient care, equipping our resident to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.
Our goal is to train residents to become excellent pediatricians; we base the program on the recommended competencies: patient care, medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism and systems-based practice.
Why choose us?
Diverse Clinical Experience
Our pediatric residency offers well rounded exposure to acute and chronic condition, preventive care and health disparities on rotations in our hospital and well as the community clinic.
Research and Innovation Opportunities
We emphasize the importance of advancing pediatric healthcare through research. Residents are encourage to participate and research and quality improvement projects.
Wellness and Work life Balance
We understand that residency is a demanding time in our career, which is why we place a strong emphasis on resident wellness, which include workshops, mental health resources and flexible scheduling to ensure that you can maintain a healthy work life balance.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
We are deeply committed to community service and advocacy. We want to train our residents to become strong advocates for children’s health.
Collaborative and Supportive Environment
Residency can be challenging, but we ensure that our residents are part of a supportive and collaborative community. We foster teamwork and collegiality, with resident working together in environment that values respect, communication, and diversity. You will build lasting relationships with your peers and faculty, creating a professional network that will support you throughout your career.
Faculty and Mentorship
Our residency program is led by a team of recognized pediatricians and educators. Our faculty members are not only leaders in their respective fields, but they are also deeply committed to teaching. We offer a mentorship program so residents receive guidance and support. Whether you are interested in primary care or a pediatric subspecialty, our mentors will help you shape your path.
Department of Pediatrics,
Monmouth Medical Center
Faculty Members
Kristin Pyne, MD
Residency Program Director |
Janice A Lichtenberger, MD
Associate Residency Program Director |
Faculty by Department
Cardiology | |
Nakul Chandra, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist |
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Pediatric Cardiologist | |
Robert Manduley, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist |
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Loyda I Rivera, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist |
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Critical Care | |
Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine |
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Joseph Dallessio, MD
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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine |
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Emergency Medicine | |
G Cecilia Jacome Angel, MD
Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
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Endocrinology | |
Frank P Barrows, DO
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes |
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Laura Novello, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes |
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Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes |
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Gastroenterology | |
Jonathan Teitelbaum, MD, FAAP
Chair, Department of Pediatrics Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition |
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Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition |
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Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition |
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General Pediatrics | |
Jacqueline G Brunetto, MD
Director, Inpatient Services |
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Program Director, Pediatrics |
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General Pediatrics/Hospitalist |
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General Pediatrics/Hospitalist |
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Hematology/Oncology | |
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
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Neonatology | |
Director of Neonatology |
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Tuisha Desai, DO
Neonatologist |
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Neonatologist |
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Erin M Qualter, MD
Neonatologist |
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Christina M. Ferrucci-DaSilva, MD
Neonatologist |
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Nephrology | |
Anup Singh, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist |
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Pediatric Urology | |
Pediatric Urology |
Residency and fellowship programs training at RWJBarnabas Health benefit from the resources and interprofessional opportunities available through the Rutgers Health institutional sponsorship. Learn more about all of the Rutgers Health sponsored graduate medical education programs on our sponsoring institution webpage.