Our Fellows
Current Fellows
Second Year Fellow
Lauren Palicki, D.O.
Lauren is originally from Buffalo, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science with a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University at Buffalo. She attended medical school at LECOM in Erie, PA. Lauren completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center and graduated with distinction in community health and advocacy. She then served as a Pediatric Chief Resident and clinical instructor in General Pediatrics prior to starting her fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, painting, cooking, DIY home projects, exploring local restaurants and breweries, and checking out all of the festivals Rochester has to offer.
Recent Graduates
Caroline Kirby, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Div of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Adriana Verwey, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Div. of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Emily J. Knight, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Div. of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Past Graduates
Jennifer T. Herrera, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Div of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Robert C. Nutt, M.D., M.P.H.
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Clinic for Special Needs Children, Wilmington, NC
Abigail Kroening, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Div. of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Stephanie Straka, D.O.
Attending, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
Jara Johnson, D.O., M.P.H.
Faculty/Clinical Instructor
Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, NY
Kimberly Johnson, M.D.
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Mary Bridge Children’s, Tacoma, WA
Jessica Reiffer, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY
Melissa Thingvoll, M.D., PLLC
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Asheville Behavioral Health, Asheville, NC