Meet Our Residents

Message From the Chief Residents

Welcome to the NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and Columbia University Irving Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program. We are honored to serve as chief residents and strongly believe in promoting resident wellness, enriching resident education, and serving as resident advocates. Our residents hail from all over the country and have a vast array of experiences and passions including, but not limited to: pediatric legislative advocacy, diversity and inclusion, global health, primary pediatric care in underserved communities, specialty care, and translational research. Take the time to explore our residents by class and feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions!

  • Melissa Rubin, MD

    • Pediatric Chief Resident 2023 - 2024
    photo of CU Peds chief resident Melissa Rubin 2023-24
  • Shyam Desai, MD

    • Pediatric Chief Resident 2023 - 2024
    photo of CU Peds chief resident Shyam Desai 2023-24