Hello! My name is Leah (Gilligan) Scheller, and I am one of the new pediatric radiology fellows. I am a Cincinnati native and grew up in Hyde Park. My favorite memories from childhood include nightly home-cooked family dinners, regular walks to Graeter’s for ice cream (where I later on I got my first job during high school), celebrating Christmas Eve at my grandma’s with the Italian tradition of the Feast of Seven Fishes, and family vacations in Boca Grande, Florida.
I decided to become a doctor when I was in grade school and my cousin was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. After visiting her in the hospital and learning about her diagnosis, I realized that I enjoy understanding the inner workings of the human body and using that knowledge to help others.
My journey has brought me to a variety of places, but I have been fortunate to make my way back to Cincy at several points. I spent four years at Boston College for undergrad, followed by medical school at the University of Cincinnati and, later, radiology residency at Northwestern in Chicago. Between medical school and radiology residency, I spent a year at Cincinnati Children’s as a research fellow, during which I worked with several pediatric radiologists studying a variety of diseases and imaging techniques.
In my free time I enjoy knitting; reading (audiobooks); running; yoga; watching TV; cooking; baking; trying new restaurants; and spending quality time with my husband, family, and friends. I recently got married, and we had the trip of a lifetime on our honeymoon in South Africa and Mauritius.
I am immensely grateful to be back at Cincinnati Children’s, now as a clinical fellow, and look forward to learning from leaders in the field and helping care for children and their families.
Leah Scheller, a Cincinnati native and new pediatric radiology fellow, shares her journey from childhood in Hyde Park to her medical career, including education at Boston College and the University of Cincinnati. Passionate about helping others, she enjoys knitting, running, and spending time with family. Now back at Cincinnati Children’s, she looks forward to caring for patients and learning from experts.
Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.
Meredith Towbin is a freelance copy editor and writer. She has copyedited the Department of Radiology’s blog since it launched. She also works as a copy editor for the home improvement website BobVila.com. Her writing has been featured on HuffPost as well as other writing sites.
