The goal of MERITS is to develop educational leaders and scholars through participation in a focused curriculum, research in medical education workshops, mentored projects, and active engagement with a rich network of colleagues and faculty in an environment of collaborative learning and support.

For residents, the MERITS program spans 2 years. You can apply for this program during your intern year.

For more information, please visit the program’s website.

Current Scholarship Track Residents

Molly Perri, MD
Internal Medicine/Pediatric Resident – PGY4
Medical School:  University of Illinois at Chicago
Yi Shao, MDYi Shao, MD
Pediatric Resident – PGY4
Medical School:  Johns Hopkins University

Recent Graduates

  • Nicholas Venturelli, MD
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellow, Boston Children’s Hospital
  • Antigone Kraft, MD
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellow, Children’s National
  • Ian Marpuri, MD
    • Pediatric Endocrinology fellow, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  • Glenn DeAngelis, MD
    • General Pediatrician, AMITA Health Medical Group
  • Miki Nishitani, MD
    • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellow, Children’s Hospital Boston
  • Lauren Hager, MD
    • General Pediatrician, Kids Health Partners
  • Molly Diaz, MD
    • General Pediatrician, Erie Family Health Center
  • Uchenna Ewulono, MD
    • Hospitalist, Lurie Children’s Hospital
  • Justin Triemstra, MD
    • General Pediatrician, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital