Current Residents
Meet Our Residents
Why Child Neurology? I've been set on neurology from day one. Growing up with family members with neurological conditions, I was invested in learning more about the brain and how it works quite early on. Pediatrics was my last rotation of third year in medical school and it just clicked (in that cliche way that everyone says and no one believes until it happens). I'm always in awe of how resilient kiddos are and love working with families as one big team.
Child neurology is a perfect combination of both specialties I enjoy and I'm so grateful that I get to be part of the amazing child neurology community.
Why UMN Child Neurology Residency? My interest in UMN initially stemmed from all the wonderful things I had heard about Minneapolis and the team of faculty establishing the child neurology residency program. My interview experience further solidified my interest and excitement about being a part of the UMN child neurology team. Everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and enthusiastic about all of the possibilities this new program offers. The immediate sense of community and support was evident and I just knew that I could fit and contribute to this invaluable community.
What are you looking forward to most about residency? The growth! I grew so much professionally but also just as an individual during medical school. I'm excited to continue developing into the best doctor and person that I can be with the guidance of incredible mentors and colleagues at UMN!
Any other fun fact, hobby, etc.? Whenever possible, I love finding new coffee shops, exploring museums, reading anything sci-fi, and attempting to recreate my grandmother's old recipes.
Class: 2030
Why Child Neurology? I chose Child Neurology because I love the diagnostic complexity, novel treatments, and longitudinal relationships that you build with patients and their families. I love that it provides care to families in a variety of settings from outpatient clinics to critical care!
Why UMN for residency? I grew up in the Twin Cities and attended both undergrad and medical school at the UMN. Through this, I got to know the both the patient population and all of the amazing faculty in Child Neurology. The faculty here are incredibly willing to mentor learners, and this was important to me when choosing a residency.
What are you looking forward to most about residency? I'm most looking forward to getting to know my Peds and Child Neuro co-residents and taking care of kids!
Any other fun fact or hobby you'd like to share? In my free time, I compete in Jiu-jitsu locally and spend time with my fiance and our Newfoundland dog, Moose!
Class: 2031
Why Child Neurology? My path to child neurology has been anything but linear but I'm SO glad I ended up here. While I have been interested in neurology for quite awhile, I started medical school not knowing that child neurology was its own residency. Once I realized this, completed an elective rotation (and definitely found 'my people'), the rest is history. Child Neurology is an incredibly rewarding and intellectually stimulating field to be part of - being able to provide neurological care for children, sometimes from day one of life, and watching them grow up alongside their loved ones, is such a privilege. I am so excited to become part of the child neurology community!
Why did you choose UMN Child Neurology Residency? From the very first day of my sub-I at UMN, I knew it was the perfect place for me (despite me getting lost trying to find the workroom- ask me about that funny story later). I was welcomed into the UMN family immediately, became an integral member of the team, and met some of the kindest and most genuine people that helped shape me into who I am today. I was also fortunate enough to rotate at one of the partner sites-Gillette Children's- where I met more amazing people and saw exceptional care being provided to children with complex neurological conditions. I also love living in Minneapolis- as someone who was born and raised in the Twin Cities- it is such a strong community and the people here really look out for one another even in times of hardship.
What are you looking forward to most about residency? I can't wait to meet all of my co-residents from pediatrics, child neuro, and adult neuro and am very grateful I get to provide neurological care to children in MN from all walks of life. I'm also excited about being one of the first few cohorts for this new program and helping shape what that looks like for future residents who come after me.
Any other fun fact or hobby you'd like to share? I am a die-hard MN sports fan (despite the constant disappointment each year) and love the MN state fair (if you know, you know)! I enjoy going to the gym, going to breweries with friends (love a good happy hour), trying new restaurants, and walking around the lakes with my wife and our 2 dogs.
Class: 2031
Why did you choose UMN Child Neurology Residency? After completing med school at UMN, it was clear that the child neurology faculty and staff love to teach and are all around wonderful, supportive people! I can't wait to learn from them across multiple clinical sites and patient populations.
What are you looking forward to most about residency? Learning all things child neurology from common presentations to rare conditions, and caring for incredible kids while doing so! So excited to meet and work alongside coresidents and mentors who share these passions.
Any other fun fact, hobby, etc you'd like to share? Favorite hobbies: walks/hikes with my dog Rue, trying new coffee shops, cooking fun dinners (probably a bowl of some sort), and reading or watching thrillers
Class: 2029
Why Child Neurology? For several years, I worked as a caregiver for children with neurologic conditions. I saw the impact their conditions had on their identity and interactions with the world. I also saw them thrive in their own unique way and realized I wanted to play a role in helping them reach their full potential! Relationship building is a really important part of medicine to me, so I also love that I'll be able to build lifelong relationships with my patients and their families as a pediatric neurologist.
Why UMN Child Neurology Residency? As a UMN medical student, I felt incredibly supported by all of the child neurology faculty here! I knew I would continue to flourish in this learning environment with the mentorship and guidance of my favorite physicians. I also really value the breadth of exposure I'll get from our 4 major clinical sites. This provides exposure to a diverse array of patients, which will prepare me to identify and address the broader factors that impact kids and their health. Lastly, I love living in Minneapolis! From year-round outdoor activities to award-winning restaurants to top-tier sports and music, I think our city has something to offer everyone.
What are you looking forward to most about residency? In residency, I'm beyond thrilled to do what I came into medicine for - care for kids and their amazing families! I'm also so excited to get to know my co-residents (peds, adult neuro, and child neuro) and be surrounded by people who love to learn and have a passion for serving children.
Any other fun fact, hobby, etc.? My hobbies are running along the river and lakes in the city, reading fantasy books, hopping around to farmers markets and thrift stores, and trying as many new restaurants as I can.
Class: 2030
Why Child Neurology? Child neurology is the perfect blend of the nerdiness of neurology with the playfulness of peds! I studied neuroscience in undergrad and entered med school interested adult neurology but have always loved working with children. During my clinical rotations in medical school, I discovered child neurology and absolutely fell in love with the field during my month on service at Masonic.
Why UMN Child Neurology? The faculty! We truly have the best people here with wonderful mentors who are not only amazing clinicians who dedicate their minds and hearts to their patients but are also fantastic teachers. The culture here is so friendly and feels like a family. The winters may be cold in Minnesota but it is a great place to live with so much to do.
What are you most looking forward to about residency? As part of the first cohort of child neurology residents at the UMN, I'm just really excited to help build the program!
Any other fun fact, hobby, etc? Nowadays most of my time is spent chasing around my son, Leo, (yay for baby friendly residency programs!) who is busy walking around everywhere! We enjoy exploring kid friendly areas around town and with our dog, Momo. Pre-baby I loved dancing and am hoping to get back into that!
Class: 2029
