Amanda Granier, MD

2025-2027

Medical School: LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine

Residency: LSU Health New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
To be able to confidently care for the most complex children on the Pediatric Hospital Medicine wards and to gain new skills when it comes to academic medicine and bedside teaching 

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
LSU is home. It’s where I’ve done the entirety of my medical training, and the people here have become my extended family. 

Research interests: stay tuned… 

Career goal: to be involved in medical education and residency program leadership 

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Eat! Always new places to try being added to the list 

Candyce Weeks, DO

2025-2027

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I chose a PHM fellowship because I’m drawn to the academic hospital setting, where I can combine patient care with teaching and evidence-based medicine. I absolutely love working with medical students and residents—it keeps me engaged and constantly learning!  

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
What’s not to love! The people are so welcoming, the mentorship is strong and supportive, and the opportunity to care for some of the sickest children in the country is so humbling. It’s a place where you can grow, be challenged, and truly make a difference!!

Research interests: Inpatient transitions of care, adult/pediatric medically complex care, Med-Ed and QI!

Career goal: An Academic Adult/Pediatric Combined Hospitalist

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Eat delicious food (of course), try every coffee shop, and soak up live music whenever I can! There’s something about that combo that perfectly captures the city’s vibe!!

Marissa Hennelly, MD

2026-2028

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I chose a PHM fellowship to prepare me for a career in academic pediatric hospital medicine that focuses on the care of patients with medical complexity. Fellowship training will allow me to refine my clinical skills, build a foundation of research skills, and develop a relationship with mentors in my field.

What do you love about LSU/Manning Family Children's program?
The people! I worked as a PICU Hospitalist at Manning Family Children's for three years prior to PHM fellowship. I knew that the PHM faculty group was welcoming and knowledgeable, and I am excited to train with them!

Research interests: I am interested in improving communication — both with families and within the pediatric multidisciplinary team. 

Career goal: Working as a pediatric hospitalist at a medium-sized academic institution. 

Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
Run or walk in Audubon park! I like to stop by the park on my way home and listen to a podcast while I exercise. 

Maddie Stansberry, MD

2025-2027

Medical School: LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine

Residency: LSU Health New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program