We are pleased to announce the appointments of Adin Nelson, M.D., MHPE and Melissa Rose, M.D. as Associate Directors of the Pediatric Residency Program. In these roles, Dr. Nelson and Dr. Rose will serve as resident advisors and assist in curriculum development and the operations of the pediatric residency program to maintain and elevate the high-quality training of the residents.
Dr. Nelson is an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and attending hospitalist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he also serves as the associate pediatrics clerkship director. He attended Vassar College, where he earned a B.A. in Biochemistry and Dance. He received his M.D. at Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. In 2020, Dr. Nelson earned a Master in Health Professions Education from Maastricht University and New York University. He is board-certified in both general pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine and previously served as the associate residency program director at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. He has been involved in medical education throughout his training and career, and it remains a major focus of his work. Dr. Nelson’s research focuses on evidence-based approaches to effective education. His current interests center on using exam-style practice questions to help learners prepare for standardized tests.
Dr. Melissa Rose is an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Weill Cornell Medicine and attending pediatric gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. She is board-certified in both pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. She received a B.S. in Biopsychology and Community Health from Tufts University and earned her M.D. from Albany Medical College. Dr. Rose completed her pediatric residency and pediatric gastroenterology fellowship training at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. As an attending, she was selected to participate in the Weill Cornell Healthcare Leadership Fellowship and New York-Presbyterian LEAD Program. Dr. Rose’s clinical interests include aerodigestive disorders and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as regionalization and standardization of care pathways. Dr. Rose has a long-standing interest in medical education and is committed to the educational development and mentorship of residents and fellows.