Current Fellows
Third Year Fellows
Noah Bierwirth, MD
Medical School: University of Texas Health San Antonio
Residency: University of Texas Health San Antonio
Research Project: Inflammation and Oxidative Stress as mediators of hyperglycemic damage
Dr. Bierwirth is currently pursing a certification in Biomedical Data Science.
Charles Valadie, MD
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Research Project: Predicting severe BPD in VLBW neonates
Dr. Valadie has completed a certification in Biomedical Data Science.
Second Year Fellows
Jordan Kang, DO
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth – Texas COM
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Research Project: Evaluation of Feeding Progression in Infants of Diabetic Mothers
Dr. Kang is currently enrolled in the Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Education Program.
Justin Rowley, MD
Medical School: University of Texas Health San Antonio
Residency: University of Texas Health San Antonio
Research Project: Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum Development
First Year Fellows
Kayla Smith, MD
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Residency: MSU Spectrum Health-Helen Devos Children’s Hospital
Research Project: To be determined
Sarah Trippett, MD
Medical School: University of Texas at Houston
Residency: University of Texas at Houston
Research Project: To be determined