Our Fellows
We welcome applications from pediatricians who are committed to patient care, education, and scholarship and who have completed an accredited pediatric residency program and are eligible for the Pediatric Boards. Fellows who are board eligible must become board certified during their fellowship in order to be eligible for the Pediatric sub-board.
All fellows commit to the serious clinical training inherent in our program, and all enter the program with some interest in pursuing a career in academic medicine. Some have had extensive clinical and research experience prior to entering the fellowship, but some have not.
After Graduation
Our graduates go on to become academic and community leaders in the field of pediatric cardiology.
Aya Majzoub, MBBS
Medical School: University of Khartoum, Sudan
Residency Training: Flushing Hospital Medical Center, New York
Aya is a first-year fellow who hails from Khartoum, Sudan. Her professional interests include Interventional Cardiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Global Health, and improving access to pediatric cardiac care in underserved communities. Beyond her clinical work, she enjoys exploring unfamiliar places, spending time in nature, and staying active through swimming, hiking, and kayaking. She also loves relaxing with her cat, whose playful personality always keeps her entertained. Aya was drawn to Rainbow for its robust pediatric cardiology training, particularly in interventional Cardiology. The program’s diverse and complex patient population offers an ideal learning environment and collaborative atmosphere. This, combined with the opportunity to be part of a team providing innovative, compassionate care, made Rainbow the perfect place for her fellowship training.
Michelle Elias Ruiz, MD
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo
Residency Training: Cleveland Clinic Children’s
Michelle is a first-year fellow who is from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Her professional interests include Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, ECMO, and Pulmonary Hypertension. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, dancing, and traveling. While Michelle was completing her observership with Rainbow’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, she experienced high-quality education and collaboration with the trainees from various disciplines. It was then she realized Rainbow was the ideal place to complete her Pediatric Cardiology training.
Otilio Rivera, MD
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Residency Training: University of Puerto Rico
Otilio is a second-year fellow and completed residency at University of Puerto Rico. He has interest in Interventional Cardiology. Otilio looks forward to building his strengths and working in a diverse patient population. He enjoys sports, trying new restaurants, outdoor activities and exercise.
Alexis Wolf, MD
Medical School: University College Dublin School of Medicine, Ireland
Residency Training: Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center
Alexis is a second-year fellow who hails from Great Neck, New York and completed her residency at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. She is enthusiastic about Project ADAM (Automatic Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory), Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness and Preparedness/Community Advocacy, Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in Schools. She is also interested in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. She enjoys staying active regularly with weightlifting, Peloton cycling, skiing and long walks/hikes with her husband and dog Piper.
Gabby Bahrami, DO
Undergrad: Lake Erie College
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Training: UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Gabby is a third-year fellow who was born and raised in Cleveland. She completed her pediatric residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital – a true Clevelander at heart! Her research interests include social determinants of health and their impacts on the congenital heart disease population. She intends to pursue a career in either general cardiology or advanced imaging upon completion of fellowship. In her free time Gabby enjoys spending time with her family, trying new breweries or restaurants (anywhere with an outdoor patio), and hosting dinners and game nights.
Rahul Mital, MD
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Residency Training: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Rahul is a third-year fellow who was born and raised in Cleveland. He completed his pediatrics residency at the Loyola University Medical Center. Rahul is interested in general cardiology and non-invasive imaging and enjoys serving the community where he grew up. In his free time, Rahul likes running, playing tennis, going to coffee shops and breweries, and agonizing over Cleveland sports (there is always next year).