Get to know Kira Galeano, MD, medical toxicology fellow.
Career goal: I really appreciate the consulting service LVHN started and would love to replicate this somewhere where I’m still able to keep my emergency medicine skills sharp and have a role in resident/fellow education.
You have the opportunity to join this elite squad of brilliant toxicologists who genuinely love what they do and create a warm environment for you to learn and grow.
What makes your LVHN training program different from others across the country?
The consulting service LVHN developed is a thing of beauty. Having done my residency here, I became very spoiled with the luxury of being able to speak directly with a toxicologist 24/7 without having to go through a poison center, and I’m looking forward to doing my time on the tox side now. There is also a balance between addiction medicine and medical toxicology to create a well-rounded educational experience.
What piece of advice would you share with someone as they select a training program?
Try to identify early what aspect of toxicology appeals to you and make sure you ask when applying the exposure you’ll get. For example, not all toxicology programs handle all the addiction medicine consults and may have a separate service that covers this. Additionally, I always think that getting to know the faculty during the interview process is important. Mentorship is huge, so you want to go somewhere that has people you are excited to learn from.
What does it mean to be a fellow at LVHN?
You have the opportunity to join this elite squad of brilliant toxicologists who genuinely love what they do and create a warm environment for you to learn and grow. It comes complete with all the quirky personalities you would expect to find in a close family with the undercurrent that everyone still loves and respects those around them.
What has been the most extraordinary part of your training experience so far?
Without a doubt it would have to be the close relationships I formed during residency that I know will continue forward into fellowship and beyond. I came to LVHN as an intern knowing no one at all, and I’m finishing residency with some of my best friends and lifelong mentors.