Meet the PHM Fellows!
Kayla Griese, DO
2023-2025
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program
Interests: Medical education, quality improvement
Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I wanted to develop my skills as a leader in medical education and quality improvement.
What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
I love working at LSU because we have amazing mentors, co-fellows and residents. I
also enjoy the variety of patient and disease processes that present to CHNOLA as
a tertiary care center.
Research interests: curriculum development and tracheostomy management.
Career goal: to work as an academic hospitalist
Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
I love basically everything about New Orleans; there are so many amazing food places
(Peche and Katies especially), walking around city park, and Mardi Gras is the greatest
holiday/month long party.
Aamna Hafeez, DO
2023-2025
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University Pediatrics Residency Program
Interests: Failure to thrive/growth faltering, clinical research
Why did you choose PHM fellowship?
PHM Fellowship has given me the time and freedom to explore my academic interests.
I have gotten to experience first-hand the many different facets of PHM and hone my
skills in QI, clinical research, and medical education.
What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
I have loved gaining lifelong mentors who have helped shape me into a better clinician
and researcher. I appreciate how customized my rotations have been and how I have
truly been allowed the freedom to design my curriculum in a way that was most meaningful
to me.
Research interests: clinical research, specifically investigating healthcare disparities in an effort to lead the PHM community in providing equitable care for pediatric patients and their families.
Career goals: I am currently seeking a position as an academic hospitalist in a medium-large sized institution.
Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
As a Midwest transplant and self-proclaimed foodie, I have enjoyed spending the last
year working my way through the NOLA food scene. If I had to describe my prefect foodie
day it would start by getting a lox bagel at Stein’s, a local deli, followed by an
iced coffee from one of the many local coffee shops in the Garden District. For lunch
I’d stop by Seaworthy for some chargrilled oysters and a delicious fish and chips.
Then for dinner I’d head over to Vincent’s, a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant.
I’d end the day with a scoop from Creole Creamery, an ice cream store with constant
rotating menu of flavors.
Jantzen Collette, MD
2024-2026
Medical School: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine
Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program
Joey Sansone, MD
2024-2026
Medical School: LSU New Orleans School of Medicine
Residency: LSU New Orleans Pediatric Residency Program
Why did you choose a PHM fellowship?
I chose to pursue PHM fellowship to gain advanced skills in pediatric care, particularly
in curriculum development and quality improvement, to make a meaningful impact on
patient outcomes and healthcare education.
What do you love about LSU/CHNOLA program?
I love the LSU/CHNOLA program for its supportive environment, diverse patient population,
and strong emphasis on both clinical excellence and innovation in medical education.
Research interests: developing evidence-based curricula for medical education and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care delivery
Career goal: to become an academic hospitalist, with a focus on leading curriculum development and medical education for all levels of training
Favorite thing to do in New Orleans:
My favorite thing to do in New Orleans is explore the vibrant music scene at venues
like Preservation Hall, Tipitina's, and the fantastic food and music festivals that
the city offers.