Meet Our Fellows

Current Fellows

Second Year Fellow

Matthew Present, M.D.

A native of Rochester, Matt received his bachelor's in history from Northwestern University and attended medical school at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. He returned home to complete pediatrics residency at URMC, after which he served as a year as Chief Resident. During residency, Matt founded the Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which now sends a free new book to the homes of more than 2,000 children across the City of Rochester every month. His interests include medical student and resident education and the impact of early literacy on the social determinants of health. When he's not at the hospital or directing the Rochester Imagination Library, Matt likes to sit in his yard with his wife and watch his dog and infant daughter get to know each other. Hiking, crosswords and reading occupy the remaining hours.

First Year Fellow

Rachel Jones, M.D.

Rachel is from Rochester, NY. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame and medical school at the University at Buffalo. She returned to Rochester and completed pediatric residency and chief residency at URMC Golisano Children’s Hospital. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and daughter. 

Recent Graduates

Suzanne Ramazani, D.O.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine 
University of Rochester

Melissa Knudson, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Wake Forest University

Maha Kaissi, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
University of Pittsburgh