Current Fellows

Victoria "Tori" Alexander, M.D.

Victoria “Tori” is originally from the Chicago suburbs, she earned her MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH and completed residency training in combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. Her current clinical interests include global health and advocacy; she is a strong promoter of the “global is local” mentality and hopes to focus her research on identification of social needs among pediatric inpatients and intervention to improve upon these from the inpatient setting. She is also greatly interested in medical education for both students and residents, specifically focusing on how advocacy is taught to medical trainees. Her future career goals include working as a combined adult and pediatric hospitalist at an academic institution with hopes to continue her advocacy work and inspire others to get involved. Outside of work, she can typically be found sipping a cup of coffee (or finding the best local happy hour), hanging out with her fiancé, Justin, and their fur babies, exploring the city with friends, or planning her next adventure. She is so excited to continue her career in Charleston!

Eileen Matos, M.D.

Dr. Eileen Matos is a dedicated pediatrician with comprehensive training from Universidad del Zulia in Venezuela and Saint Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in New Jersey, USA. She is deeply passionate about childhood health advocacy and is committed to advancing the well-being of children through child advocacy research. Her goals include serving as an academic pediatric hospitalist and her professional focus includes guiding residents and medical students, fostering the next generation of pediatricians, and spearheading advocacy projects that aim to enhance pediatric healthcare outcomes. Driven by a commitment to lifelong learning and impactful leadership, Dr. Matos strives to create lasting positive change in her field.

Jennifer Springer, M.D.

Jennifer is originally from Ohio, and she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati and earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences. She went on to complete her pediatric residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Following residency, Dr. Springer practiced as a general pediatrician at a regional hospital in Ohio before beginning her fellowship training in PHM at MUSC. Dr. Springer is deeply committed to patient advocacy, community engagement, and medical education. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of pediatricians and medical students and strives to balance clinical, educational, and community roles in her career. Her long-term goals include providing high-quality, patient-centered care while partnering with communities to advance pediatric health outcomes.   

Lauren Tapp, M.D.

Lauren grew up in Columbia, SC and studied at the College of Charleston prior to earning her MD from MUSC. She completed her residency and served as chief resident at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, NC. Her current interests include developing evidence-based guidelines and practicing cost effective care, along with medical education. Current populations of interest are hypothermic neonates as well as children hospitalized with deep neck infections. She is currently pursuing a MSCR at MUSC. Her future goals are to work as an academic pediatric hospitalist. Outside of medicine, she enjoys painting, hiking, and visiting new restaurants.