Name: Paola E. Braña Rivera, MD Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine Home: Dorado, Puerto Rico Career Goals: The only thing I know is I like critical care and gastroenterology and would love to get involved with advocacy work regarding undocumented children. Hobbies: Writing poems and doing +1000 piece puzzles. Why you chose Inova and program pluses: While looking for a residency, I was very interested in a place that made me feel welcomed.

Name: Miranda Bacon, DO Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Home: Beaverton, OR Career Goals: Primary care pediatrics Hobbies: I love hiking, cooking, baking, eating (of course), playing board games (fun or nerdy, I'm all for it), and watching Netflix (even though I somehow always find my way back to The Office). Why you chose Inova and program pluses: I originally chose Inova based on location, but the more I learned about it, the more I fell in love.

1. Dedicated faculty Inova pediatric hospitalists and intensivists are dedicated teachers and excellent role models who are available in-house 24 hours a day. Pediatric subspecialty faculty representing every field are also available to residents for subspecialty electives, consultations and direct patient care guidance. Teaching rounds with the subspecialists as well as formal lectures by hospital-based and primary care faculty are scheduled throughout the week. Faculty members are enthusiastic and devoted to resident education.

Career Choices of Our Residents Class of 2020 3 Pediatric Chiefs (1 future Heme/Onc Fellowship, 1 future Cardiology Fellowship, 1 Primary Care) 4 Primary Care – 2 VA, 1 CA, 1 GA 1 Heme/Onc Fellowship – Emory/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 1 PICU Fellowship – Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI 1 ID Fellowship -- Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1 NICU Fellowship -- Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA 1 Hospitalist -- Pittsburgh, PA Class of 2019 6 Primary Care – 4 VA, 2 NM 2 PEM Fellowships – Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD and St

How to contact Inova Children's Hospital Main number 703-776-4002 Lobby Information Desk Located closest to the Green garage Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. 703-776-6017 (phone available 24/7) In addition to providing general information and assistance, the information desk provides registration and admission services for all pediatric inpatients.