NCC Pediatrics Residency

Congratulations to Dr. Kip Hartman, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, who received the MHS Federal Civilian Physician Leadership Excellence Award. Dr. Hartman (center) is also a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Walter Reed and John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC).

Presenting the award, DHA Deputy Assistant Director for Medical Affairs Dr. Paul Cordts called it “a testament to [Hartman’s] outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication to military medicine and commitment to our nation’s service members, their families, and our beneficiaries. To do so while also mentoring the next generation of military medical professionals is a remarkable achievement. Your leadership in guiding residents not only enhances their skills but also instills in them the values of excellence and compassion that are the bedrock of the MHS. This award recognizes your exemplary leadership, clinical expertise, and profound impact on the lives of your patients and colleagues.”

Dr. Hartman is seen here with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara and U.S. Navy Surgeon General Chief RADM Darin Via. Dr. Ferrara (a Navy veteran) and Dr. Via are both USU alumni.

Well done, Dr. Hartman!

Photo: DVIDS

Rounding out our Senior Spotlight series with the wonderful Dr. Anna Raymond! Best of luck on your next great adventure up North!☃️
📍 Hometown: Morgantown, WV

📱 If you could describe your residency experience in three emojis, what would they be? 🫡☕️🩺

🥞 What’s your go-to comfort meal after a long shift? Pancakes!!

💡 What’s one lesson you’ll carry with you from training at Walter Reed? Even in the most remote places, you’re never alone!

⏭️ What’s next for you after graduation? General Pediatrics at Fort Wainwright, Alaska! 🏔️

Join us in congratulating Dr. Raymond in the comments! 👏🎉

Celebrating our amazing graduating senior, Dr. Rebecca Morgis, in today’s spotlight! We can’t wait to see all the tiny lives you’ll impact in your next chapter!!

📍 Hometown: Glen Lyon, PA
🍣 What’s your go-to comfort meal after a long shift? Sushi
🌟 What’s one thing your co-residents would say you’re known for? Dark cloud energy 🌩️
⏭️ What’s next for you after graduation? NICU Fellowship! 🍼
Join us in congratulating Dr. Morgis in the comments! 👏🎉

Shining today’s Senior Spotlight on our rising chief, Dr. Kayla Dahlquist! We are so lucky that she’s sticking around the Walter Reed family for a little while longer!

📍 Hometown: Danville, CA
🍪 What’s your go-to comfort meal after a long shift? Chocolate chip cookies
🌟 What’s one thing your co-residents would say you’re known for? Surviving off of Diet Coke 🥤
💡 What’s one lesson you’ll carry with you from training at Walter Reed? You are never alone! Even if you are stuck on an island somewhere 😛
⏭️ What’s next for you after graduation? I’m incredibly lucky to stick around as the Walter Reed Chief Resident! 🙂

Join us in congratulating Dr. Dahlquist in the comments! 👏🎉

It’s time to celebrate Dr. Daniel Rochford in today’s Senior Spotlight! We are wishing him the absolute best as he takes on the next step in his medical training 🩺
📍 Hometown: Chicago, IL
🍲 What’s your go-to comfort meal after a long shift? Anything my wife and I make together ❤️
🏙️ Any local spots you’ll miss the most? Black Market Bistro, Cubano’s, and House of Foong Lin
⏭️ What’s next for you after graduation? Cardiology Fellowship at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago!
Join us in congratulating Dr. Rochford in the comments! 👏🎉

Just a bunch of interns exploring the city!

We love ❤️ our newest interns!