from Ohio roots to hospital heights

At Dayton Children’s, every staff milestone matters! Dr. Samantha Neumeier is taking the next big step in her Dayton Children’s career, graduating from our pediatric hospital medicine fellowship. Congratulations, Dr. Neumeier!

Ohio roots, big dreams

Born and raised in Troy, Ohio, Dr. Neumeier has deep roots in the Miami Valley. When she wasn’t waterskiing, playing euchre or cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes, Dr. Neumeier was studying at Northeast Ohio Medical University to fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatrician.

“I have always loved working with kids and their families. Being able to interact with them when they are sick as well as when they are recovering is such a rewarding experience,” said Dr. Neumeier.

In 2019, she matched with Dayton Children’s for her pediatric residency, where she explored all aspects of pediatrics, including outpatient care, inpatient care, research and quality improvement. Upon graduation, she was well prepared for a career in pediatrics or the pursuit of a subspecialty fellowship.

For Dr. Neumeier, becoming an expert in hospital care mattered.

“I enjoyed being involved in transitions of care,” she explained. “I knew hospital medicine would offer me the opportunity to be present for patients and their families during a challenging time of life. I love being able to explain what is going on with their child, next steps and help them be prepared to go home when they are ready.” 

a perfect match

Only 50% of doctors who want a fellowship in pediatric hospital medicine get into one of 74 United States programs – it’s a coin toss chance. For Dr. Neumeier, it was perfect timing.

Dayton Children’s noticed the gap in available programs and launched a pediatric hospital medicine fellowship in 2022. She matched and became one of our first-ever fellows.

“The people at Dayton Children’s make it such a unique and special place,” said Dr. Neumeier. "All over the hospital, I have found that we have such empathetic coworkers who go above and beyond for their patients and each other.”

During her fellowship, Dr. Neumeier researched “problem list utilization,” a quick reference guide that lists a patient’s most important health problems, helping clinicians make decisions about treatment. Her success in quality improvement led Dayton Children’s to establish a policy around using such lists.

new beginnings with familiar roots

After graduating this summer, Dr. Neumeier will continue her career at Dayton Children’s as a hospitalist and physician advisor, helping the next generation of doctors for tomorrow’s patients – right where she began her journey.

“My biggest advice is to ‘say yes’ to opportunities to challenge yourself and learn,” she said. “You never know what interests and skills you may uncover in the process!”

Congratulations Dr. Neumeier!

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