Start Year: 2022
Basics
Hometown
Austin, TX
Where did you attend medical school?
University of Texas Southwestern
Where did you complete your residency?
University of Chicago
What are your research and career interests?
I do work in assessment of neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely premature babies
Reflections on the Duke program
What were you looking for in a fellowship program?
I wanted a program that would provide exposure to as much patient diversity as possible to best prepare me in my future career, with an emphasis on autonomy to better build clinical reasoning and a strong network for research opportunities.
What are the strengths of the Duke program?
There’s an excellent balance of autonomy with oversight from incredibly supportive faculty.
About Duke University and Durham
What’s your favorite part about living in Durham and the Triangle?
There is amazing food, and there are so many excellent hiking trails nearby.
Personal interests
What do you like to do outside of work?
I try to do as many things as possible - I love cooking and baking (as a vehicle to eaHng as much hot sauce as I can), trying all the new restaurants that open up in the triangle, running, and reading (I’m a part of quite a few book clubs). I also love travel, and try to maximize all my weekends off and vacaHon Hme visiHng family back home or going on an internaHonal adventure
Publications or Presentations
- Venturelli N, Zeis A, De Beritto T, Hageman JR. Ureasplasma and Its Role in Adverse Perinatal Outcomes: A Review. Neoreviews. 2021 Sep;22(9):e574-e584. doi:10.1542/neo.22-9-e574. PMID:34470759.