Neurology Residents

Hometown: Chicago

Medical School: Des Moines University

Additional Education: M.A. Medical Sciences

Accolades: July Resident of the Month, University of Missouri-Columbia.  AAN Visiting Medical Student Scholarship.

Hobbies: Hiking, watching British mystery shows, Curb your Enthusiasm, and trying to meditate when I am not busy at the hospital!

Why I chose MU: I wanted a nurturing environment where there is an emphasis on learning, and faculty who care about teaching and passing on their knowledge. Furthermore I wanted a program director who would stand up for his residents! Overall, residency will be difficult anywhere where you chose but it will be easier when you have a support system.

Career Plans/Interests: Ultimately I end up seeing myself at an academic institution where I can do both outpatient and inpatient work. I am currently open to fellowship, with a particular interest in movement and neuro-muscular disorders.

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: University of Missouri, Columbia

Why I chose MU: During my time at medical school here, I really appreciated the time I got to spend working with the attendings and residents. the department creates a family-like environment which is very supportive. There is an abundance of outstanding attendings throughout the neurology department in various subspecialties of Neurology. I was excited to start my residency here in Columbia as the hospital provides care throughout Mid-Missouri giving residents exposure to a large volume of patients whit a multitude of neurological conditions that provide continuous opportunities to learn.

Accolades: 2022 Junior Resident of the Year

Hometown: Jamnagar, India

Medical School: SBKS Medical Institute and Research Centre

Hobbies: Reading novels, playing soccer, chess and cricket, biking

Why I chose MU: There are several reasons why MU was an obvious choice for me. The faculty, residents and staff here provide a nurturing environment to grow both as a physician as well as a person. As a part of my clinical rotations, I was fortunate to work and interact with the attendings here who were approachable, enthusiastic and perfect mentors. There are endless opportunities to grow professionally and learn from the best in the field. To add to these, the university town of Columbia has beautiful trails to enjoy a day out running, biking or hiking and enjoy nature.

Hometown: Ekiti, Nigeria

Medical School: College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria

Hobbies: Exploring new restaurants, cooking and baking, watching TV shows on Netflix and Hulu, bowling, interior design, watching travel vlogs and soccer.

Why I chose MU: It was a very easy decision for me to come to MU for my residency as it stood out in many ways during my interview trail. From exceptional teachers as faculty to residents who have genuine bonds and work well with each other. I am confident that I will have a great residency training here and will be the best I can possibly be. In addition, I love Columbia because it's a small city and is quite diverse. You can also enjoy a good range of outdoor and indoor activities here with little to no traffic. There is only one Mizzou!

Hometown: Princeton, WV

Medical School: Marshall University

Why I chose MU: As I began my search for a Neurology residency, a top consideration was finding a location that I could faithfully serve the Lord in a faithful congregation, which led me to consider a town I had never been to before…Columbia. Here, I not only found the aforementioned but found a program that struck me as a real hidden gem. More important than a nice medical center situated in a wonderful mid-sized town, I found faculty that were keen to learn about others and share their favorite aspects of the medical training here at MU. I was particularly impressed with my interview with Dr. Shenker, the program director. It was immediately apparent why he has won “Program Director of the Year”, as he seemed to care for individuals not only as budding medical doctors, but as his fellow human being with goals and aspirations, both within and outside of medicine. My other interviews were similarly positive and made MU a place that I thought could give me a well-rounded experience of learning for the, hopefully, many years of practice that lie ahead as an attending.

Hobbies: Reading, weight lifting, getting outside and traveling.

Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Medical School: Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)

Hobbies: I enjoy Hiking, painting with watercolor and drawing with charcoal.

Why I chose MU: Initially, the variety of sub-specialties and the structure of the training program caught my attention, but above all, I was amazed with the human quality and professionalism of faculty members, residents and staff.

Hometown: Reeds Spring, Missouri

Medical school: University of Missouri-Columbia

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, playing instruments, and going to the lake.

Why I chose MU: During my time at MU, I grew to appreciate the supportive and family environment. Everyone is welcoming and strives to help you become the best physician you can be. The faculty here at MU are all top notch and will help you excel in whatever your interest are. As the Next Generation Precision Health Center comes to completion, I am excited to see what new research opportunities arise. Being the largest referral center in mid-Missouri, there are no shortage of opportunities to learn and to see interesting pathologies at MU.

Columbia, is also an incredible place to raise a family. The schools are great, parks are plentiful, and outdoor activities are abundant in Columbia. It is also easy to take a day trip to Kansas City or St. Louis, just two hours in either direction. My son particularly enjoys the going to the St. Louis Zoo and the City Museum.

Accolades: 2023 recipient of the Leonard Towe Humanism in Medicine Award, given by the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Hometown: Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

Medical School: Government Medical College Anantapur.

Hobbies: Travelling and gardening.

Why I chose MU: Choosing to come to Mizzou was easy because of the collegial environment and the program director who stands for resident education and is passionate about teaching. As a clinical observer, I worked with some fantastic faculty who inspired me, and the residents were always welcoming. I could envision myself fitting perfectly into this family while starting my new chapter as a budding Neurologist.

Hometown: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Medical School: DY Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai

Why I chose MU: MU is situated in a college town, with many people who come here for further education. The people who you meet here are always interesting. MU has a great neurology program with multiple fellowships and a large volume of patients with stroke. This program offers opportunities for research as well as great exposure to be a good clinician. Also, you are surrounded by so many places to explore; everyone you meet will give you a new spot to visit. 

Hometown: Delhi, India

Medical School: Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, Pune, India

Hobbies: Sports (Soccer, Cricket, Tennis and many more), Cooking, Music (Yes, I do sing in the shower!)

Why I chose MU: The Neurology Department at Mizzou is defined by its wonderfully warm and supportive learning environment. Everyone here is part of a family that is constantly looking to grow. The faculty consists of pioneers in the field of Neurology that are easily approachable and keen on teaching. Additionally, due to the large catchment area and heavy patient inflow, the clinical experience is extraordinary. Lastly, Columbia, in spite of being a small city, has a lot to offer!

Accolades: 2023 Junior Resident of the Year, 2023 recipient of the Leonard Towe Humanism in Medicine Award, given by the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Hometown: Raichur, India

Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, India

Hobbies: Cooking, Quizzing, Dancing(Bharatanatyam, Indian classical dance form) and Netflix. I watch a ton of movies and shows.

Why I chose MU: After my interview, I was sure to myself that I would be lucky if I got to train here in Mizzou, and I abide. Faculty, residents, and the wide array of patient populations provide a collegial environment with fertile soil to thrive professionally and to grow personally. In addition, Mizzou opens its arms wide for research, so it is another additional resource for us as residents to be involved in the top quality of research as our field has abundant ongoing research. Mizzou has some Top-notch professors in the field of Neurology and to learn directly from them is absolute felicity. Columbia being a small energetic college town makes me feel at home and has a bunch of wonderful trails and is close to amazing national parks.

Hometown: Khartoum, Sudan

Medical School: University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan

Why I Chose MU: I am delighted to be part of the Mizzou team and to be part of the Neurology residency program in particular. This program offered me everything I dreamed of in a program: high-quality training with exposure to all Neurology sub-specialties, an ample number of patients with diverse clinical exposure, an approachable and teaching committed faculty, and a collegial friendly environment. Living in Columbia offers you an affordable, safe, quiet college town life but with a lot of things to do, as well as beautiful nature to enjoy around the city.

Hobbies: Baking, Cooking, Walking and watching NETFLIX!

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine

Why I Chose MU: Mizzou's Neurology program is a busy program with amazing faculty and strengths in all the areas I am interested in. Mostly through, I chose it because of the people. The camaraderie among the residents and the leadership of Dr. Shenker make it a perfect place to learn in a fast- paced challenging environment.

Hometown: Wichita, KS

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Why MU: There are many things that can speak for a program on paper, and MU has all of that: a diverse patient population that present a wide range of pathologies, training in all subspecialties with highly esteemed faculty, and a program that graduates strong neurologists. However, what was different about MU is that there was a family atmosphere that was immediately evident. Leadership here cares about each individual person and their goals, you are not just one of many applicants. Residents care about each other and look out for each other, as you would a teammate and friend. Within only a few months of being an intern, the program has made efforts to include interns in educational opportunities, neurology outpatient clinic, and mentorships with more senior neurology residents.

Hobbies: fishing, hiking, eating Freddy's, and being an aunt!

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas

Why I Chose MU: Going into residency interview season, the main qualities I was looking for in a program were a friendly and welcoming environment, the amount of sub specialty exposure, and excellent program leadership. MU exceeded my expectations and I continue to be amazed at how warm and welcoming everyone is - not only in our department, but the whole hospital! Additionally, the patient volume is large and the pathologies diverse, making it a great place to train. Columbia is a great place to live as well, with lots of different things to do during your free-time.

Hobbies: Playing guitar, listening to music, breweries, TV shows/movies, all sports especially NFL (Titan up!), basketball, and my newly discovered passion for Nashville SC

Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Medical School: Sylhet M.A.G. Osmani Medical College, Bangladesh

Why I Chose MU: During my observership here at MU neurology department, it really felt like family! I loved the way residents and a great group of faculty learn, teach, and collaborate on every clinical learning and research opportunity. I realized the exposure I can get to various branches of Neurology through the residency program here will help me choose my fellowship plan wisely and grow as a confident Neurologist. Also, Columba, MO is a great place to grow a family. I love the Mizzou campus since my husband did his MBA here and I always wanted to be a Mizzou Tiger!

Hobbies: Cooking, Playing Chess, DIY Home Improvements

Hometown: London, United Kingdom

Medical School: Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

Why I Chose MU: From the first day of residency, the neurology program makes you feel involved despite being in internal medicine. Both the residents and the senior faculty go our of their way to achieve this. It really displays the collegial atmosphere here. Truly phenomenal. Combined with the exposure to a diverse range of neurological disorders and an emphasis on education, you have a program that will really fine-tune that neurologist within you (and me). But every ship is as good as the captain that steers it, and so if you ask me for one thing that stood out above all else during the interview process, it would be the program director, Dr. Shenker. After speaking with him, it quickly becomes apparent why he won the Residency Program Director award from AAN. What about the area? It is a college town and so has most of the amenities a big city will offer you, without the hassle of big city. However, if there is really something you cannot find here you have Kansas City and St. Louis, both within a two-hour drive. Season-wise, whether you love the warmth of summers or the coziness of winters, you will enjoy your time here.

Hobbies: Gym, squash, technology, dancing (not too bad at it) and traveling

Hometown: Egypt

Medical School: Menoufia University Faculty of Medicine

Why I chose MU: I could tell on the interview day that this is the best environment for me to develop professionally. First, I could feel how friendly and supportive the residency team is. I also liked the research facilities in the University including the NextGen building, and the comprehensive services the hospital provides for multiple neurological conditions such as epilepsy and stroke.

Hometown: Inner Mongolia, China 

Medical School: Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine 

Why I chose MU: My family lives in Kansas City, and I always wanted to choose a program nearby.  But what's even more important to me is being a part of a supportive team in a positive learning environment. My love for this program started with the warm welcome letter I received from Dr. Shenker the day before my interview. During the interview itself, I was impressed by the team's attention to detail and their friendly nature. All of this made me really want to join this amazing team; I feel so incredibly lucky to be a part of this team. I'm grateful for the guidance and support from Dr. Shenker, the senior residents, my co-interns, and the staff. Being a part of this family fills me with deep gratitude. 

Career Plans/Interests: My areas of interest are Neuromodulation, Movement Disorders, Pain Medicine, and Epilepsy. 

Hometown: Jacksonville, AR

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Why I chose MU: I chose MU for my neurology training because of my experience with the attendings and residents during a rotation here. I was constantly and without exception made to feel welcomed as a learner. The culture at MU Neurology has been intentionally crafted to foster that environment and it shows.  I feel very fortunate to have matched at MU and even more so to be a part of a remarkable group of residents. 

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and two daughters, jiu jitsu, classical guitar

Career Plans/Interests: Research interest in neurovascular dysregulation and process structuralism in biologic control systems. 

Hometown: New York 

Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine 

Why I chose MU: In my experience as a medical student at Mizzou, this dynamic program has values centered around teaching, learning, general wellness, and a nurturing environment. I enjoyed working with the faculty and the residents.  The success of the program in mainly due to outstanding leadership. Dr. Shenker is a wonderful program director dedicated to running an excellent Neurology Program, but first and foremost cares about the well-being of his residents. I was happy to join this program knowing I would receive exceptional training and thrive in this environment. There are also many resources in the form of fellowships which I look forward to exploring. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan 

Medical School: Dow Medical College

Why I chose MU: I was drawn to MU early on during the match cycle. The first thing that caught my interest as an International Medical Graduate was the immensely supportive and close-knit culture that pervaded the program and my interview day experience. 

MU offers everything I wanted in a robust Neurology Residency Program including diverse clinical experiences, stellar leadership and management, thoughtful educational curricula, and an openness to feedback with an emphasis on continual growth. Having spent time with my co-residents, Dr. Shenker, and each member of the department, I can assure you that this is a home away from home. 

Finally, Columbia is a hidden gem in Missouri. Whether you're a foodie, sports enthusiast, nature lover, or theatergoer, there is something here for you. 

Hobbies: Cooking, writing, reading, boxing, gym, exploring new tech. 

Career Plans/Interests: Open-minded right now. Planning to explore the breadth and depth of Neurology available at MU and decide accordingly. 

Hometown: Kirksville, MO

Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why I chose MU: I grew up near Columbia, MO so my family is nearby. There is an outlet for every single activity I enjoy outside of work and everyone here is so friendly. I have already found that Mizzou offers a very supportive environment for learning with the opportunity to see a wide variety of pathologies and learn from great mentors.

Accolades: Still Scholar, AHEC Scholar

Hobbies: CrossFit, mountain biking, bouldering, bodybuilding, hiking, gardening, cooking, travel

Career Plans/Interests: I'm interested in both vascular and neuromuscular neurology. I intend to let my experiences during residency guide which subspecialty and practice setting I choose.