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Current Fellows

  • Megan Birkhold, M.D., R.D.

    Megan Birkhold, M.D., R.D.

    Pediatric Surgery Fellow

    Undergraduate Institution: Michigan Technological University 
    Medical School: Wayne State University 
    Residency: University of Maryland 
    Clinical Interests: Pediatric surgery, global health
    Why UC San Diego? Large, busy fellowship program with excellent training and attendings to work with and learn from. 
    What do you like about San Diego? Outdoor activities, food, great place to have a family

  • Jay Meisner, M.D.

    Jay Meisner, M.D.

    Pediatric Surgery Fellow

    Undergraduate Institution: Northwestern University
    Medical School: University of Illinois Chicago
    Residency: UC San Diego
    Post-doctoral Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery Research, Esophageal and Airway Treatment (EAT) Center at Boston Children’s Hospital
    Clinical Interests: Pediatric surgery, patient-reported outcomes, aerodigestive surgery
    Why UC San Diego? The faculty at Rady Children's Hospital, the volume and breadth of clinical experience and it is relatively close to my fiancé.
    What do you like about San Diego? The people, the weather and the vibe.