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  • How To Apply

    Physicians interested in applying for the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children should submit an application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and include the required documents. Application cycle starts in July and the NRMP code is 1107323F0.

  • Program Mission and Aims

    Committed to developing independent and knowledgeable pediatric critical care physicians devoted to providing high-quality and compassionate care to the children in our community.

  • Salary, Benefits and Perks

    Employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts available 

  • Joanne Thio, MD

    Joanne earned her medical degree from Touro University Nevada in Las Vegas, NV. She stayed in Las Vegas to complete her pediatric residency at the UNLV Pediatric Residency program. She chose this fellowship at Orlando Health because of the wide variety of pathologies, numerous opportunities for specialized procedures and most importantly the people who have created the most welcoming and supportive learning environment! In her free time, she enjoys living like a tourist, a.k.a. visiting all the theme parks.

  • Lubna Rahman, MD

    Lubna grew up in United Arab Emirates and pursued her medical education there, attending RAK College of Medicine. From there, Lubna completed her pediatric residency at Flushing Hospital in New York. Her interest encompasses general pediatric gastroenterology conditions, with a particular emphasis on inflammatory bowel disease and motility disorders.  In her time outside of work, she loves cooking, interior design and spending quality time with family.

  • Justin Baba, MD

    My name is Justin Baba, and I was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. After earning a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and cell science from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in Gainesville, I attended medical school at St. George’s University in Grenada in the Caribbean. I completed my pediatric residency at the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon, Georgia.

  • S. Ahsan Rizvi, MD

    Dr. Rizvi earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his residency at the University of Florida at Gainesville. His clinical interests include IBD, EOE, hepatology, functional abdominal pain disorders and mast cell-related disorders. He is currently working on research projects in eosinophil esophagitis and irritable bowel syndrome.

  • Shiva Sharma, MD

    Dr. Sharma earned his medical degree from Universal College of Medical Sciences in Nepal. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital in Chicago. “The diversity within the program, the feeling of family within the unit, and the nationally and internationally recognized faculty members were the deciding factors to choose the program.”

  • Jessina Thomas, MD

    Dr. Thomas earned her medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, Michigan and completed her residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She chose this fellowship program because of the wide exposure to diverse pathology, ability to perform a variety of procedures, and welcoming environment the Pediatric GI team provided. “Our program really does feel like my second family. Everyone is very supportive and is invested to give you the best education possible.

  • Sharef Al-Mulaabed, MD

    Sharef earned his medical degree from Oman Medical College (affiliated with West Virginia University) with high honors. He worked in pediatrics for 8 years in Oman and Ireland before beginning his residency at Brookdale University Hospital in New York. Sharef has a strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and high value care and is passionate about evidence-based medicine and research.