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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.
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Curriculum
Patients with all types of pulmonary hypertension (WHO groups 1-5) are actively evaluated and treated in the Pulmonary hypertension clinic within the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. All faculty physicians are board-certified pulmonologists with a special interest and expertise in pulmonary vascular disease and hemodynamic evaluation. Modern diagnostic modalities, including cardiac MRI and cardiopulmonary exercise testing, are available. Treatment modalities include oral drugs as well as inhaled, subcutaneous and intravenous medications. Clinics offer mechanical and surgical rescue therapies (e.g., ECMO, right ventricular support devices) The program will soon be in the evaluation and accreditation phase to become a Pulmonary Hypertension Association Accredited Center of Comprehensive Care.
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Faculty Members
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery — Duke University
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ahmad Abu Sulb, MD
Ahmad was born and raised in Amman and attended medical school at the University of Jordan. Following medical school, Ahmad joined the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for his pediatric residency training. Areas of interest include general pediatric gastroenterology conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, and obesity. In his free time he enjoys hiking, cooking, and visiting the theme parks here in Orlando.
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Goals and Objectives
Patient Care Competency
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Curriculum
The fellowship training abides by the recommended guidelines set forth by the ACGME to ensure a comprehensive exposure to all aspects of gastroenterology. Our curriculum combines clinical training, didactics, research, and mentorship, as part of a 3-year longitudinal experience. The structure of the program is tailored to meet and exceed individual educational aspirations and long-term professional goals. Graduates of the program will possess the knowledge and skillsets required to become successful professional leaders.
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Didactic Teaching
Didactic teaching will include ongoing conference series in different formats and topics to provide foundation for a robust clinical experience.
